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

august 2010

Supreme Court of India · 2010-08-04

Rafiq Khan vs State Of M.P

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Rafiq Khan
Respondent
State Of M.P
Bench
C.K. Prasad, Harjit Singh Bedi

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Rafiq Khan, affirming the conviction for murder based on the testimony of child witness Farida (P.W. 1) and corroborating witness Maqbool Ahmed (P.W. 2). The Court held that Farida's age did not preclude her from understanding the sanctity of her testimony, and the brutal nature of the injuries inflicted by the appellant indicated a clear intention to kill, despite the absence of prior animosity. The Court found no merit in the arguments presented by the appellant regarding the need for corroboration and the lack of intent.

Rafiq Khan vs State Of M.P · Niyam