PREM SINGH versus STATE (N.C.T) DELHI

PREM SINGH versus STATE (N.C.T) DELHI

Conviction under Section 307 IPC cannot be sustained solely on the ground of recovery of weapon and scientific evidence when the injured did not identify the accused and when the accused was not questioned about his role under Section 313 Cr.P.C.

Parties
Appellant: Prem Singh; Respondent: State (N.C.T) Delhi
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
24 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction Affirmed by High Court
Outcome
Appeal allowed; conviction set aside; appellant acquitted of all charges.
Legal Topics
Attempt to Murder, Possession and Use of Arms, Evidentiary Value of Scientific Evidence, Identification of Accused, Examination Under Section 313 Cr.p.c.
Criminal Law Attempt to Murder Possession and Use of Arms Evidentiary Value of Scientific Evidence Identification of Accused Examination Under Section 313 Cr.p.c.

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Parties

Prem Singh

Appellant

State (N.C.T) Delhi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction Affirmed by High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction under Section 307 IPC can be sustained solely on the basis of recovery of weapon when the injured did not identify the assailant.
  2. 2 Whether failure to question the accused under Section 313 Cr.P.C. regarding his purported role affects conviction.

Ratio Decidendi

Conviction under Section 307 IPC cannot be sustained solely on the ground of recovery of weapon and scientific evidence when the injured did not identify the accused and when the accused was not questioned about his role under Section 313 Cr.P.C.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; conviction set aside; appellant acquitted of all charges.

Orders

  • Judgment of the High Court set aside.
  • Appellant acquitted of charges under Section 307 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act, 1959.