Supreme Court of India · 2011-03-18
STATE OF M.P. vs RAMESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2005/644
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF M.P.
- Respondent
- RAMESH
- Author
- B.S. CHAUHAN
- Bench
- P. SATHASIVAM,B.S. CHAUHAN, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of the respondents under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that the High Court erred in disregarding the prosecution's evidence, particularly the testimony of child witness Rannu Bai (PW.1). The Court held that the High Court's conclusions regarding the credibility of witnesses and the alleged enmity between the parties were unfounded. The judgment reinstated the conviction and life sentences imposed by the Sessions Court, affirming the necessity of considering all evidence presented during the trial.