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Supreme Court of India · 2023-07-13

Ranjeet Singh vs The State Of Chhattisgarh

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Ranjeet Singh
Respondent
The State Of Chhattisgarh
Author
Bela M. Trivedi
Bench
Bela M. Trivedi

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for murder, based on the evidence presented, including the testimonies of minors who were not satisfied as eyewitnesses. The court reviewed the trial court's findings and upheld the conviction, emphasizing the importance of credible evidence in criminal cases. The judgment highlights the court's scrutiny of eyewitness testimony and the necessity of establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed on the appellant.

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