Supreme Court of India · 2025-08-20
Neelam Kumari vs The State Of Himachal Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Neelam Kumari
- Respondent
- The State Of Himachal Pradesh
- Author
- Prashant Kumar Mishra
- Bench
- Prashant Kumar Mishra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of her infant son. The court examined the evidence and the findings of the High Court, affirming the appellant's guilt and life imprisonment sentence. The judgment emphasizes the importance of evidence in criminal cases and the court's role in reviewing the appellate decision. The case underscores the legal principles related to criminal liability for homicide.