Supreme Court of India · 2014-02-20
ANIL @ ANTHONY ARIKSWAMY JOSEPH vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2012/1152
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ANIL @ ANTHONY ARIKSWAMY JOSEPH
- Respondent
- STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Author
- K. S. RADHAKRISHNAN
- Bench
- VIKRAMAJIT SEN K.S. RADHAKRISHNAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the gruesome murder of a minor, where the accused was charged under Sections 302, 377, and 201 IPC. The High Court found that crucial DNA evidence was not presented during the trial, which was essential given the circumstantial nature of the case. Consequently, the Court remitted the case back to the trial court for the production of additional evidence, including the re-examination of a key witness regarding DNA profiling, ensuring a fair trial process.