Ram Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
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Case Significance
Ram Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated February 21, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-128). The appellant was convicted under Sections 301/302 and 307 IPC for a shooting incident in 1982 and sentenced to life imprisonment, which was confirmed by the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant on the principle of parity, finding the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, especially given that the co-accused was acquitted by the Trial Court on the same set of evidence ascribing similar roles. The bench comprised Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. The judgment was delivered by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.
Summary
The appellant was convicted under Sections 301/302 and 307 IPC for a shooting incident in 1982 and sentenced to life imprisonment, which was confirmed by the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant on the principle of parity, finding the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, especially given that the co-accused was acquitted by the Trial Court on the same set of evidence ascribing similar roles.
What was the outcome of Ram Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh?
The appellant was convicted under Sections 301/302 and 307 IPC for a shooting incident in 1982 and sentenced to life imprisonment, which was confirmed by the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court ac...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-128)