Supreme Court of India · 2019-02-27
THE STATE OF GUJARAT vs ANWAR OSMAN SUMBHANIYA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/22021
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- THE STATE OF GUJARAT
- Respondent
- ANWAR OSMAN SUMBHANIYA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined appeals under Section 19 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 (TADA) against the acquittal of respondents in Special TADA Cases. The Court held that the prosecution failed to establish the charges under Sections 121, 121A, 122 IPC, and various sections of TADA and the Arms Act, leading to the conclusion that the acquittal was justified. The Court emphasized the necessity of strong evidence in cases involving serious allegations under TADA, ultimately upholding the acquittal of the respondents.