Supreme Court of India · 2013-04-16
STATE OF U.P. vs RAJESHWAR .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2003/5689
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF U.P.
- Respondent
- RAJESHWAR .
- Author
- Aftab Alam
- Bench
- R.M. LODHA AFTAB ALAM
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of 14 accused by the Allahabad High Court, who were previously convicted for rioting, arson, and murder under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 302 IPC. The Court emphasized the need for credible evidence and highlighted the lack of reliable witness testimonies, leading to the conclusion that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Uttar Pradesh was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.