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Supreme Court of India · 2016-10-20

Harbeer Singh vs Sheeshpal & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2016 SC 4958
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Harbeer Singh
Respondent
Sheeshpal & Ors
Author
Pinaki Chandra Ghose
Bench
Amitava Roy, Pinaki Chandra Ghose

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case, emphasizing that the prosecution had established the essential elements of the crime under Section 302 IPC, including the intentional killing of Balbir Singh by Sheeshpal using a vehicle. The Court held that the Trial Court's conviction was justified based on the evidence presented, including witness testimonies and forensic findings. Consequently, the Supreme Court reinstated the life sentences imposed by the Trial Court under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC.

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