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Supreme Court of India · 2025-08-06

Shail Kumari vs The State Of Chhattisgarh

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Shail Kumari
Respondent
The State Of Chhattisgarh
Author
B.R. Gavai
Bench
B.R.Gavai

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal challenging a conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, where the High Court upheld the trial court's order sentencing the appellant to life imprisonment. The case involved the appellant being seen near a water body with her children on the day of the incident, leading to her conviction for murder. The court examined the evidence and upheld the conviction, emphasizing the importance of consistent and credible evidence in criminal cases. The judgment reinforces the appellate court's role in reviewing factual findings and evidence sufficiency.

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