Supreme Court of India · 2025-10-07
Rajendra Singh And Ors. Etc vs State Of Uttarakhand
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rajendra Singh And Ors. Etc
- Respondent
- State Of Uttarakhand
- Author
- Pankaj Mithal
- Bench
- Pankaj Mithal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the conviction of three appellants for the murder of Pushpendra Singh under Section 302 IPC, which was upheld by the High Court despite their initial acquittal by the Trial Court. The case involved an altercation during land excavation, leading to the murder. The Court analyzed the evidence and legal principles related to murder and culpability, ultimately affirming the conviction and life imprisonment. The judgment underscores the importance of evidence in establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt in criminal cases.