Supreme Court of India · 2025-03-20
State (Cbi) vs Mohd. Salim Zargar @ Fayaz
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- State (Cbi)
- Respondent
- Mohd. Salim Zargar @ Fayaz
- Author
- Abhay S. Oka
- Bench
- Abhay S. Oka
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined an appeal against the acquittal of respondents in a case involving charges under Sections 118, 302, 368, and 365 of the Ranbir Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the TADA Act. The trial court had acquitted the respondents, and the State (CBI) challenged this decision. The Court analyzed whether the evidence was sufficient to uphold the acquittal or if a conviction was warranted. Ultimately, the Court upheld the trial court's decision, emphasizing the importance of evidence beyond reasonable doubt in criminal cases.