Supreme Court of India · 2015-11-20
State Of Rajasthan vs Ramesh
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2016 SC (CRIMINAL) 25
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- State Of Rajasthan
- Respondent
- Ramesh
- Author
- Prafulla C. Pant
- Bench
- Prafulla C. Pant, S.A. Bobde
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the Rajasthan High Court's decision that acquitted Ramesh of charges under Sections 302 and 201 IPC, emphasizing that the prosecution had established a prima facie case of murder and destruction of evidence. The Court highlighted the importance of circumstantial evidence and the need for a thorough examination of the injuries found on the victim, Sheela. The judgment reaffirmed that acquittals in criminal cases must be based on clear and compelling evidence, and the appeal was allowed, reinstating the conviction.