Supreme Court of India · 2025-10-29
Jemaben vs The State Of Gujarat
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Jemaben
- Respondent
- The State Of Gujarat
- Author
- Prashant Kumar Mishra
- Bench
- Rajesh Bindal, Prashant Kumar Mishra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the Gujarat High Court's decision convicting the appellant under Section 302 of the IPC for murder, affirming the life imprisonment and fine imposed. The case involved a conspiracy to kill the victims, and the appellate court found sufficient evidence to sustain the conviction. The judgment emphasizes the importance of evidence in establishing criminal conspiracy and intent. The Court dismissed the appeal, reinforcing the legal standards for murder convictions under Indian law.