STATE OF HARYANA versus KRLSHAN & ANR.

STATE OF HARYANA versus KRLSHAN & ANR.

Respondents were responsible for selling spurious liquor adulterated with methyl alcohol from licensed vend, fully aware of its lethal effects; their conduct, including destruction of evidence, and overwhelming medical and witness testimony, fulfilled the standards of evidence in criminal law, warranting conviction under IPC sections cited. High Court erred in disregarding this evidence and acquitting.

Parties
Appellant: State of Haryana; Respondent: Krishan; Respondent: Som Nath
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
09 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal Against High Court Acquittal
Outcome
Appeal partly allowed. High Court acquittal of respondents set aside; trial court conviction restored.
Legal Topics
Homicide, Public Health, Evidence, Criminal Conspiracy, Excise Law
Criminal Law Homicide Public Health Evidence Criminal Conspiracy Excise Law

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Parties

State of Haryana

Appellant

Krishan

Respondent

Som Nath

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal Against High Court Acquittal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondents were culpable for deaths and blindness resulting from sale of spurious liquor
  2. 2 Whether the evidence established respondents' knowledge and involvement
  3. 3 Whether the High Court erred in acquitting respondents

Ratio Decidendi

Respondents were responsible for selling spurious liquor adulterated with methyl alcohol from licensed vend, fully aware of its lethal effects; their conduct, including destruction of evidence, and overwhelming medical and witness testimony, fulfilled the standards of evidence in criminal law, warranting conviction under IPC sections cited. High Court erred in disregarding this evidence and acquitting.

Court Disposition

Appeal partly allowed. High Court acquittal of respondents set aside; trial court conviction restored.

Orders

  • Respondents shall surrender to undergo sentences imposed by trial court.
  • No interference with compensation orders of High Court; compensation already disbursed to victims.