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Supreme Court of India · 2016-10-20

Yogesh Singh vs Mahabeer Singh & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2016 SC (CRIMINAL) 1521
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Yogesh Singh
Respondent
Mahabeer Singh & 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 under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, establishing that the prosecution had successfully proven the involvement of all accused in the murder of Mohan Singh. The Court emphasized that the evidence, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, substantiated the charges of conspiracy and murder. The judgment reinstated the conviction and sentenced the accused accordingly, affirming the principles of collective liability under Section 149 IPC.

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