Supreme Court of India · 2019-11-08
AWADHESH KUMAR vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2016/3095
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- AWADHESH KUMAR
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the procedural aspects of appeals under Section 302 and Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to established legal protocols in criminal proceedings. The Court held that the priority given to certain appeals must be justified and that all parties involved should be treated equitably in the judicial process. The judgment reinforced the importance of maintaining fairness and transparency in the administration of justice.