Supreme Court of India · 2018-10-10
Suganlal vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2018 SC 714
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Suganlal
- Respondent
- The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Author
- Kurian Joseph
- Bench
- S. Abdul Nazeer, Kurian Joseph
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his brother, affirming the findings of the Trial Court and High Court based on the evidence of multiple witnesses. The Court noted the appellant's long incarceration of approximately 20 years and directed the State to consider his premature release, allowing for his release on self-bond pending final orders. The judgment emphasizes the importance of the nature of the crime and the time served in determining the appropriateness of release.