Karakkattu Muhammed Basheer vs The State Of Kerala
Case Significance
Karakkattu Muhammed Basheer vs The State Of Kerala is a Supreme Court of India decision dated November 5, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-838). The appellant, convicted for murder of Gouri in 1989 based on circumstantial evidence, challenged his life imprisonment after 35 years. The Supreme Court found glaring holes in the prosecution's chain of circumstances, including doubt about how the accused carried a body past a 24-hour sawmill unseen, and acquitted the appellant setting aside the conviction. The bench comprised Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih. The judgment was delivered by Justice Augustine George Masih.
Summary
The appellant, convicted for murder of Gouri in 1989 based on circumstantial evidence, challenged his life imprisonment after 35 years. The Supreme Court found glaring holes in the prosecution's chain of circumstances, including doubt about how the accused carried a body past a 24-hour sawmill unseen, and acquitted the appellant setting aside the conviction.
What was the outcome of Karakkattu Muhammed Basheer vs The State Of Kerala?
The appellant, convicted for murder of Gouri in 1989 based on circumstantial evidence, challenged his life imprisonment after 35 years. The Supreme Court found glaring holes in the prosecution's chain...
Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official India Courts portal.
Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-838)