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february 2009

Supreme Court of India · 2009-02-12

State Of U.P vs Sheo Lal & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2009 SUPREME COURT 1912
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
State Of U.P
Respondent
Sheo Lal & Ors
Author
Arijit Pasayat
Bench
Mukundakam Sharma, Arijit Pasayat

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the acquittal of the accused under Section 302 IPC and Section 323 IPC, challenging the Allahabad High Court's decision. The Court held that the High Court erred in disregarding the testimonies of four eyewitnesses (PWs 1-4) who corroborated the prosecution's case, emphasizing the importance of motive and the credibility of witnesses. The Supreme Court overturned the acquittal, reinstating the trial court's conviction, thereby affirming the application of Sections 302 and 323 IPC in the context of the case.

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