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.