Supreme Court of India · 2011-01-28

STATE THORUGH C.B.I. vs MAHENDER SINGH DAHIYA

Citation / case number: SC 2003/9226
Court: Supreme Court of India
Petitioner: STATE THORUGH C.B.I.
Respondent: MAHENDER SINGH DAHIYA
Author: SURINDER SINGH NIJJAR
Bench: B. SUDERSHAN REDDY,SURINDER SINGH NIJJAR, , ,

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court overturned the Delhi High Court's acquittal of Dr. Mahender Singh Dahiya under Sections 302 and 201 IPC, emphasizing the gravity of the murder of his wife, Namita, committed during their honeymoon in Belgium. The Court noted the complexities of the case due to international jurisdiction and the involvement of multiple countries in the investigation. The judgment reinstated the trial court's conviction and sentence, highlighting the need for accountability in such heinous crimes.