Supreme Court of India · 2015-05-11
Mohar Singh vs State Of Rajashtan
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2015 SC( CRI) 1680
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Mohar Singh
- Respondent
- State Of Rajashtan
- Author
- Prafulla C. Pant
- Bench
- Prafulla C. Pant, Dipak Misra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Mohar Singh under Section 307 IPC for attempted murder, affirming the findings of the trial court and the High Court. The Court noted that the prosecution established the charge against Mohar Singh through credible witness testimonies and medical evidence, including the recording of multiple injuries on the victim, Rekh Singh. The Court dismissed the appeal, maintaining the sentence of five years rigorous imprisonment and a fine, emphasizing the gravity of the offense and the need for deterrence.