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may 2009

Supreme Court of India · 2009-05-13

Sucha Singh vs State Of Punjab

Citation / case number
2009 AIR SCW 3951
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Sucha Singh
Respondent
State Of Punjab
Author
S.B. Sinha
Bench
Mukundakam Sharma, S.B. Sinha

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the High Court's reversal of a trial court's acquittal under Section 302 IPC. The Court emphasized that the prosecution must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, and noted significant inconsistencies in witness testimonies and the first information report, which undermined the prosecution's case. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the acquittal, reinforcing the principle that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution and that doubts must benefit the accused.

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