Niyam v2 is live — start for just ₹100 — 200 credits to try

september 2008

Supreme Court of India · 2008-09-18

BALMIKI SINGH vs RAM CHANDER SINGH

Citation / case number
SC 2002/434
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
BALMIKI SINGH
Respondent
RAM CHANDER SINGH
Author
ARIJIT PASAYAT
Bench
ARIJIT PASAYAT,HARJIT SINGH BEDI, , ,

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court analyzed the acquittal of the respondents under Section 307 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, 1959, emphasizing the importance of corroborative evidence in criminal cases. The Court found that the prosecution failed to establish the accusations against the accused, particularly due to inconsistencies in the testimonies and the delay in filing the FIR. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to acquit the respondents, reinforcing the principle that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.

BALMIKI SINGH vs RAM CHANDER SINGH · Niyam