Supreme Court of India · 2011-07-25
Manjeet Singh vs Satish Kumar Jindal
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Manjeet Singh
- Respondent
- Satish Kumar Jindal
- Bench
- Gyan Sudha Misra, Harjit Singh Bedi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's judgment, allowing the appeals and acquitting the appellant. The Court found that the evidence presented did not meet the necessary legal standards for conviction, thereby establishing that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution. The appellant is to be released immediately unless detained for other charges.