Nazim vs The State Of Uttarakhand
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Case Significance
Nazim vs The State Of Uttarakhand is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 6, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1184). Three appellants convicted for the murder of a 10-year-old boy challenged their conviction based on circumstantial evidence. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and acquitted all three, finding the prosecution failed to establish a complete chain of circumstances and the High Court did not fully re-appreciate the evidence. The bench comprised Justices M.M. Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma. The judgment was delivered by Justice Satish Chandra Sharma.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 10 case citations.
Summary
Three appellants convicted for the murder of a 10-year-old boy challenged their conviction based on circumstantial evidence. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and acquitted all three, finding the prosecution failed to establish a complete chain of circumstances and the High Court did not fully re-appreciate the evidence.
What was the outcome of Nazim vs The State Of Uttarakhand?
Three appellants convicted for the murder of a 10-year-old boy challenged their conviction based on circumstantial evidence. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and acquitted all three, finding the p...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1184)