Supreme Court of India · 2021-12-01
Taijuddin vs State Of Assam
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Taijuddin
- Respondent
- State Of Assam
- Author
- Sanjay Kishan Kaul
- Bench
- M.M. Sundresh, Sanjay Kishan Kaul
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of 32 accused in a case involving the murder of Abdul Wahab, emphasizing the organized and violent nature of the attack which was premeditated and executed by a mob. The court found that the evidence presented, including the roles played by each accused and the circumstances surrounding the crime, justified the charges under various sections of the IPC, including murder and conspiracy. The appeal against the conviction was dismissed, affirming the life sentences imposed by the Sessions Court.