Supreme Court of India · 2016-12-14
SHAMA vs STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/21354
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SHAMA
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA
- Author
- Abhay Manohar Sapre
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the trial court's findings that the prosecution established the case beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the admissibility of dying declarations as per Section 32(1) of the Evidence Act, 1872. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the lower courts.