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Supreme Court of India · 2019-11-29

Jodhraj vs The State Of Rajasthan

Citation / case number
AIR 2020 SUPREME COURT 277
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Jodhraj
Respondent
The State Of Rajasthan
Author
M. R. Shah
Bench
M. R. Shah, Ashok Bhushan

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants for murder under Section 302 read with Section 149 of the IPC, confirming the High Court's decision. The court examined the evidence presented and found it sufficient to support the conviction, while also addressing the acquittal of another accused, which was challenged by the State. The appeal by the State against the acquittal was also considered, highlighting the complexities of joint liability in criminal cases.

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