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Supreme Court of India · 2024-04-05

Chandan vs The State (Delhi Admn. )

Citation / case number
2024 INSC 271
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Chandan
Respondent
The State (Delhi Admn. )
Author
Sudhanshu Dhulia
Bench
A.S. Bopanna, Sudhanshu Dhulia

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Rakesh, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court emphasized the reliability of the eyewitness testimony provided by PW-2, who witnessed the stabbing incident and identified the accused. The Court found that the prosecution established the necessary elements of murder, including the use of a deadly weapon and the intent to kill, leading to the conclusion that the conviction was justified and the sentence appropriate.

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