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.