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Supreme Court of India · 2021-09-15

MOHD. RAFIQ @ KALLU vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Citation / case number
SC 2018/42553
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
MOHD. RAFIQ @ KALLU
Respondent
THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
Author
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Bench
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE BELA M. TRIVEDI

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC, confirming the life sentence imposed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The court found sufficient evidence, including witness testimonies and forensic reports, to establish that the appellant's actions directly led to the death of Sub Inspector Tiwari. The court emphasized the importance of accountability for actions leading to loss of life, particularly in the context of law enforcement.

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