Supreme Court of India · 2010-01-06
INDRESH KUMAR vs RAM PHAL .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2002/17185
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- INDRESH KUMAR
- Respondent
- RAM PHAL .
- Author
- V.S. SIRPURKAR
- Bench
- MUKUNDAKAM SHARMA V.S. SIRPURKAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the acquittal of Inspector Ramphal under Section 218 IPC and other related charges under Sections 342 and 323 IPC, which were previously upheld by the High Court. The Court noted that the acquittal was based on insufficient evidence regarding the illegal detention and assault claims made by the complainant, Indresh Kumar. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the acquittal of all accused persons, including Ramphal, due to lack of credible evidence against them.