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.