STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs SHERA RAM @ VISHNU DUTTA

The Supreme Court examined the acquittal of Shera Ram @ Vishnu Dutta under Sections 302, 295, and 449 IPC, where the High Court found him to be of unsound mind as per Section 84 IPC at the time of the incident. The Court reiterated that the burden of proof lies on the prosecution to establish the sanity of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal by the State of Rajasthan was dismissed, upholding the High Court's decision and the directions for the respondent's custody in a suitable facility until recovery.