Krishan vs The State Of Haryana

insc-2024-60 Supreme Court of India 25 January 2024 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.2351 of 2011 • 8 min read

Judges (2)

Abhay S. Oka Delivered Ujjal Bhuyan Coram

Parties (2)

State of Haryana Respondent Krishan Appellant

Case Significance

Krishan vs The State Of Haryana is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 25, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-60). The appellant was convicted under Section 302 IPC and Section 25 of the Arms Act for the murder of two persons, confirmed by the High Court. The Supreme Court found the prosecution evidence unreliable — eyewitnesses PW-1 and PW-3 were not credible, and the weapon recovery was doubtful — and acquitted the appellant, ordering his immediate release. The bench comprised Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. The judgment was delivered by Justice Abhay S. Oka.

Summary

The appellant was convicted under Section 302 IPC and Section 25 of the Arms Act for the murder of two persons, confirmed by the High Court. The Supreme Court found the prosecution evidence unreliable — eyewitnesses PW-1 and PW-3 were not credible, and the weapon recovery was doubtful — and acquitted the appellant, ordering his immediate release.

What was the outcome of Krishan vs The State Of Haryana?

The appellant was convicted under Section 302 IPC and Section 25 of the Arms Act for the murder of two persons, confirmed by the High Court. The Supreme Court found the prosecution evidence unreliable...

Judgment

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Read on Indian Kanoon

Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-60)