RANBEER SINGH (DEAD) BY L.R. versus STATE OF U. P. & ORS.

RANBEER SINGH (DEAD) BY L.R. versus STATE OF U. P. & ORS.

There was enough material to infer the common and shared intention of the accused-respondents with that of the main accused; the view taken by the High Court in acquitting the respondents was not even a possible view and thus calls for interference; judgment and order of Sessions Court is restored.

Parties
Appellant/complainant: Ranbeer Singh (Dead) by L.R.; Respondents/accused: State of U. P. & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
27 March 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed; judgment and order of High Court set aside; Sessions Court conviction restored.
Legal Topics
Common Intention, Murder, Section 34 IPC, Acquittal and Conviction
Criminal Law Common Intention Murder Section 34 IPC Acquittal and Conviction

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Parties

Ranbeer Singh (Dead) by L.R.

Appellant/complainant

State of U. P. & Ors.

Respondents/accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused-respondents shared a common intention to kill the deceased under Section 34 IPC
  2. 2 Whether High Court erred in acquitting the accused-respondents

Ratio Decidendi

There was enough material to infer the common and shared intention of the accused-respondents with that of the main accused; the view taken by the High Court in acquitting the respondents was not even a possible view and thus calls for interference; judgment and order of Sessions Court is restored.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; judgment and order of High Court set aside; Sessions Court conviction restored.

Orders

  • Three accused-respondents required to surrender within six weeks; if not, court concerned to take steps to take them into custody.