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may 2009

Supreme Court of India · 2009-05-12

Ram Pat & Ors vs State Of Harayana

Citation / case number
AIR 2009 SUPREME COURT 2847
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Ram Pat & Ors
Respondent
State Of Harayana
Author
S.B. Sinha
Bench
Mukundakam Sharma, S.B. Sinha

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision that set aside the acquittal of the appellants in a murder case, emphasizing the need for corroborative evidence in criminal trials. The Court reiterated that the prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, particularly in cases involving serious charges such as murder under Section 302 IPC. The Court held that the evidence presented was insufficient to establish the guilt of the accused, thereby upholding the acquittal.

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