Supreme Court of India · 2015-12-09
Sat Prakash vs State Of Haryana & Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2015 SC 514
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sat Prakash
- Respondent
- State Of Haryana & Anr
- Author
- Jagdish Singh Khehar
- Bench
- Rohinton Fali Nariman, Jagdish Singh Khehar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the charges against Sat Parkash under Sections 363, 366, 366-A, and 376 IPC, ultimately acquitting him of the murder charge under Section 302 IPC. The Court emphasized the significance of the suicide note by the victim, Sushila, which indicated her voluntary actions and love for Sat Parkash, thereby impacting the assessment of consent and culpability. The Court held that the evidence did not substantiate the charges of kidnapping and rape beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the acquittal of Sat Parkash.