RAGHBIR SINGH versus SIATE OF HARYANA

RAGHBIR SINGH versus SIATE OF HARYANA

On the basis of the circumstances, medical evidence, and testimony of witnesses, the trial court and High Court rightly found the petitioner guilty beyond reasonable doubt. There was no error in appreciation of evidence or the conclusion reached.

Parties
Petitioner: Raghbir Singh; Respondent: State of Haryana
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
31 March 1980
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (criminal) / Final Disposition
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Police Misconduct, Custodial Death, Use of Third Degree Methods, Protection of Human Rights
Criminal Law Human Rights Police Misconduct Custodial Death Use of Third Degree Methods Protection of Human Rights

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Parties

Raghbir Singh

Petitioner

State of Haryana

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (criminal) / Final Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether death of suspect in police custody was caused by police torture and flagellation
  2. 2 Whether there was error in appreciation of evidence and conclusion by trial and High Court

Ratio Decidendi

On the basis of the circumstances, medical evidence, and testimony of witnesses, the trial court and High Court rightly found the petitioner guilty beyond reasonable doubt. There was no error in appreciation of evidence or the conclusion reached.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence of life imprisonment confirmed
  • No interference with judgments of courts below