Supreme Court of India · 2023-08-18
Harendra Rai vs The State Of Bihar
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Harendra Rai
- Respondent
- The State Of Bihar
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Vikram Nath, Abhay S. Oka, Sanjay Kishan Kaul
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the acquittal of the accused in a high-profile murder case, emphasizing the influence exerted by the main accused, a political leader, over witnesses and the judicial process. The court highlighted the abduction of a key witness as a pivotal factor that compromised the integrity of the trial. The judgment underscores the necessity for a fair trial and the protection of witnesses in criminal proceedings.