Supreme Court of India · 2019-04-10
VIJAY MOHAN SINGH vs STATE OF KARNATAKA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/16868
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- VIJAY MOHAN SINGH
- Respondent
- STATE OF KARNATAKA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Sections 498J and 304 of the Indian Penal Code, emphasizing the necessity of establishing specific intent and circumstances surrounding the alleged offenses. The Court held that mere allegations without substantial evidence do not suffice for conviction under these sections. The judgment reinforced the principle that the prosecution must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the acquittal of the accused in this instance.