Supreme Court of India · 2010-09-20
Ranjeet Singh @ Dara vs State Of M.P
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ranjeet Singh @ Dara
- Respondent
- State Of M.P
- Author
- Surinder Singh Nijjar
- Bench
- Surinder Singh Nijjar, B.Sudershan Reddy
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Jayawati, establishing that the presence of blood-stained evidence and the appellant's own admission of guilt were sufficient to affirm the trial court's findings. The Court emphasized that the prosecution had successfully demonstrated the appellant's motive and opportunity, thereby satisfying the requirements for a conviction under the Indian Penal Code. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the High Court's order.