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Supreme Court of India · 2025-08-12

Khaja Mohaideen vs The State Of Tamil Nadu

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Khaja Mohaideen
Respondent
The State Of Tamil Nadu
Author
Rajesh Bindal
Bench
Rajesh Bindal

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court, in revising a trial court's acquittal, exceeded its revisional jurisdiction by re-evaluating evidence rather than only correcting glaring errors. The Court emphasized that revisional jurisdiction is limited and cannot be used to re-assess evidence, especially when the trial court has already appreciated it thoroughly. The Court found that the High Court's interference was unwarranted, as it improperly re-appreciated evidence, including the dying declaration. The appeal was allowed, reinstating the trial court's order of acquittal, reaffirming the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction.

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