Supreme Court of India · 2025-02-07
Raja Khan vs State Of Chhattisgarh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Raja Khan
- Respondent
- State Of Chhattisgarh
- Author
- Sanjay Karol
- Bench
- Sanjay Karol
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the conviction under Sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, upheld by the High Court of Chhattisgarh. The appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment and additional fines. The court analyzed the evidence and legal principles surrounding the offences, ultimately affirming the lower courts' judgments. The case underscores the importance of adherence to procedural and substantive legal standards in criminal convictions.