Supreme Court of India · 2023-03-03
PREMCHAND vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/42395
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- PREMCHAND
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined an appeal related to a criminal case involving charges under Sections 302 and 307 of the Indian Penal Code, with issues concerning the legality of the sentence and the evidence presented. The court reviewed the procedural aspects, including the post-mortem report and witness testimonies, to determine the validity of the conviction. The court upheld the lower court's decision, emphasizing the importance of evidence and procedural compliance in criminal appeals. The judgment reaffirmed the application of relevant sections and the sufficiency of evidence for conviction.