Supreme Court of India · 2025-11-14
Govind vs State Of Haryana
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Govind
- Respondent
- State Of Haryana
- Author
- J.K. Maheshwari
- Bench
- J.K. Maheshwari
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 of the IPC and Section 25 of the Arms Act, affirming the High Court's judgment. The case involved the murder of Promila, with evidence indicating the use of a pistol by the accused. The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, and the appeal was dismissed. The judgment reaffirmed the legal standards for criminal liability and evidence evaluation in murder cases.