Supreme Court of India · 2019-02-20
THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH vs SURESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/26116
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
- Respondent
- SURESH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY MANOHAR SAPRE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 304 IPC, emphasizing that the prosecution must establish the essential elements of the offense, including the circumstances surrounding the death. The Court held that the evidence presented was insufficient to convict under Section 302 IPC, as the necessary intent and connection to the crime were not adequately demonstrated. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the accused was acquitted of the charges.