PRITAM SINGH versus THE STATE

PRITAM SINGH versus THE STATE

Since there were no exceptional or special circumstances, and both courts below found for the prosecution on credible evidence, the Supreme Court will not interfere under Article 136. The case does not meet the threshold for special leave, and the conviction and sentence must stand.

Parties
Appellant: Pritam Singh; Respondent: The State
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
05 May 1950
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal by Special Leave / Final Appeal Decision on Merits
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Special Leave to Appeal Under Article 136, Standards for Granting Special Leave, Scope of Supreme Court Powers in Criminal Appeals
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Special Leave to Appeal Under Article 136 Standards for Granting Special Leave Scope of Supreme Court Powers in Criminal Appeals

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Parties

Pritam Singh

Appellant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal by Special Leave / Final Appeal Decision on Merits

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Supreme Court should interfere under special leave powers in a criminal conviction upheld by two courts below
  2. 2 What are the guiding principles for grant and scope of special leave to appeal under Article 136 of the Constitution

Ratio Decidendi

Since there were no exceptional or special circumstances, and both courts below found for the prosecution on credible evidence, the Supreme Court will not interfere under Article 136. The case does not meet the threshold for special leave, and the conviction and sentence must stand.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal is dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld.