Supreme Court of India · 2009-05-06
MOHAMMED ISHAQ vs S. KAZAM PASHA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/60350
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOHAMMED ISHAQ
- Respondent
- S. KAZAM PASHA
- Author
- Mukundakam Sharma
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the conviction of the respondent under Sections 147 and 451 IPC, after the High Court had set aside his conviction for Sections 148, 392, and 452 IPC. The Court held that the evidence presented was sufficient to uphold the conviction under the lesser charges, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public order and the sanctity of property rights. The appeal was allowed, affirming the conviction under the modified charges while dismissing the High Court's order.