Supreme Court of India · 2024-04-16
Dharambir @ Dharma vs The State Of Haryana
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 307
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Dharambir @ Dharma
- Respondent
- The State Of Haryana
- Bench
- B.R. Gavai, Aravind Kumar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Karambir, affirming the trial court's findings based on eyewitness testimonies and medical evidence. The Court emphasized that the prosecution successfully established the motive and the act of stabbing, which resulted in instantaneous death. The appeal against the conviction was dismissed, and the life sentence was maintained, reinforcing the principle that direct evidence from credible witnesses can substantiate a murder charge.