Supreme Court of India · 2014-12-18
SUDERSHAN KUMAR vs STATE OF H.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2011/17612
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SUDERSHAN KUMAR
- Respondent
- STATE OF H.P.
- Author
- A.K. SIKRI
- Bench
- A.K. SIKRI J. CHELAMESWAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellants under Sections 120-B, 409, 218 IPC and Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, after the High Court overturned the Special Judge's acquittal. The Court emphasized that the prosecution had established the charges beyond reasonable doubt, affirming the legal principle that conspiracy and criminal breach of trust can be inferred from the conduct of the accused. The sentences imposed by the High Court were also confirmed, with specific terms of imprisonment and fines outlined for each appellant.