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Supreme Court of India · 2023-01-24

PRASAD PRADHAN vs THE STATE OF CHHATTISGARH

Citation / case number
SC 2019/29444
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
PRASAD PRADHAN
Respondent
THE STATE OF CHHATTISGARH
Author
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT
Bench
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined whether the conviction of the appellants for the murder of Vrindawan, based on evidence of assault and injuries, was justified. The lower courts upheld the conviction, relying on medical evidence and eyewitness testimonies. The Court analyzed the evidence to determine if the prosecution proved the guilt beyond reasonable doubt, ultimately affirming the conviction. The case underscores the importance of corroborative evidence in murder cases under Section 302 IPC.

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