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.