Anjani Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
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Case Significance
Anjani Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 5, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-3). Criminal appeal against conviction for murder under Sections 302, 307, and 504 IPC arising from a village dispute during a Durga idol function in 1999. The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, finding insufficient evidence as all eye witnesses except the informant did not support the prosecution case and consistently deposed about there being no light during the incident. The bench comprised Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Manoj Misra. The judgment was delivered by Justice Manoj Misra.
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Summary
Criminal appeal against conviction for murder under Sections 302, 307, and 504 IPC arising from a village dispute during a Durga idol function in 1999. The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, finding insufficient evidence as all eye witnesses except the informant did not support the prosecution case and consistently deposed about there being no light during the incident.
What was the outcome of Anjani Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh?
Criminal appeal against conviction for murder under Sections 302, 307, and 504 IPC arising from a village dispute during a Durga idol function in 1999. The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, findi...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-3)