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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.

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