KARAN SINGH versus STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

KARAN SINGH versus STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Conviction of Karan Singh under ss. 302 and 307 read with s. 34 IPC is justified in spite of the acquittal of the co-offender Ramhans in a separate case, as each case must be decided on the evidence led in it. The High Court was correct in proceeding on the basis that Ramhans committed the offences in furtherance of...

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Parties
Appellant: Karan Singh; Respondent: State of Madhya Pradesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
04 November 1964
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appeal Before Supreme Court
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Common Intention, Acquittal Effect, Joint Liability Under S. 34 IPC
Criminal Law Murder Common Intention Acquittal Effect Joint Liability Under S. 34 IPC

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Parties

Karan Singh

Appellant

State of Madhya Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appeal Before Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction for murder and attempt to murder under ss. 302 and 307 read with s. 34 IPC is justified when the alleged co-offender was acquitted in a separate trial

Ratio Decidendi

Conviction of Karan Singh under ss. 302 and 307 read with s. 34 IPC is justified in spite of the acquittal of the co-offender Ramhans in a separate case, as each case must be decided on the evidence led in it. The High Court was correct in proceeding on the basis that Ramhans committed the offences in furtherance of common intention with Karan Singh, supported by the evidence in Karan Singh's case.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed.