Supreme Court of India · 2017-01-06
Ajay Singh And Anr And Etc vs State Of Chhattisgarh And Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2017 SUPREME COURT 310
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ajay Singh And Anr And Etc
- Respondent
- State Of Chhattisgarh And Anr
- Author
- Dipak Misra
- Bench
- Dipak Misra, Amitava Roy
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court emphasized the fundamental importance of fair trial principles, including adherence to the doctrine of audi alteram partem, in judicial proceedings. The Court held that the judiciary must conduct trials with dignity and objectivity, ensuring that both the accused and the victim's rights are respected. In this case, the acquittal of the accused under Sections 304B, 498A IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act was questioned due to the absence of a reasoned judgment, leading to the conclusion that the trial process was flawed and necessitated scrutiny.