Supreme Court of India · 2024-04-02
Ballu@ Balram@ Balmukund vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 258
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ballu@ Balram@ Balmukund
- Respondent
- The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Author
- B.R. Gavai
- Bench
- B.R. Gavai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellants under Sections 302 and 201 of the IPC, reversing the trial court's acquittal. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established a clear chain of circumstantial evidence, including eyewitness testimony of the deceased being dragged and blood stains being washed away. The Court held that the High Court's interference was justified as the trial court's finding was not based on a thorough examination of the evidence presented, thus affirming the life sentences imposed on the appellants.