Supreme Court of India · 2022-04-19
Indrajeet Yadav vs Santosh Singh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Indrajeet Yadav
- Respondent
- Santosh Singh
- Author
- M. R. Shah
- Bench
- B.V. Nagarathna, M. R. Shah
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case under Section 302 of the IPC, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of the evidence presented. The court found that the High Court had erred in its judgment by not adequately considering the prosecution's case. Consequently, the Supreme Court reinstated the charges against the accused, highlighting the importance of upholding justice in serious criminal matters.