Supreme Court of India · 2023-06-15
MOHD.MUSLIM vs STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH(NOW UTTARAKHAND)
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/37374
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOHD.MUSLIM
- Respondent
- STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH(NOW UTTARAKHAND)
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ MITHAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the legality of a criminal appeal involving a conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, with sentences including life imprisonment and fines. The case involved a factual scenario where the accused was attacked with weapons, leading to the death of the victim. The court considered the procedural and substantive aspects of the case, including the evidence and the trial court's judgment, ultimately affirming or modifying the conviction and sentence. The judgment underscores the importance of proper legal procedures and the assessment of evidence in criminal appeals.