Supreme Court of India · 2021-10-29
MAHENDRA K C vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/7513
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MAHENDRA K C
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE B.V. NAGARATHNA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision to quash the proceedings against the accused in a case involving allegations under Section 306 of the IPC. The High Court had deemed the continuation of the prosecution a travesty of justice, but the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of allowing the trial to proceed to ensure justice is served. The court reinstated the proceedings, highlighting the necessity of a thorough examination of the facts in a trial setting.