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.