SHRISHAIL NAGESHI PARE versus STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

SHRISHAIL NAGESHI PARE versus STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court held that evidence of a truthful eyewitness is sufficient for conviction and does not require corroboration by other circumstances. A retracted confession can form the basis of the confession-making accused’s conviction if corroborated in general by independent sources. The High Court's statements to the contrary misapplied settled law. The Special Leave Petition, resting on appreciation of evidence, offered no ground for interference.

Parties
Petitioner: Shrishail Nageshi Pare; Respondent: State of Maharashtra
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
25 March 1985
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (criminal) / Supreme Court Decision on Special Leave Petition
Outcome
Special Leave Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Evidence, Confessions in Criminal Law, Eyewitness Testimony
Criminal Law Evidence Confessions in Criminal Law Eyewitness Testimony

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Parties

Shrishail Nageshi Pare

Petitioner

State of Maharashtra

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (criminal) / Supreme Court Decision on Special Leave Petition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether retracted confession can form the basis of conviction of the accused or co-accused
  2. 2 Whether evidence of a truthful eyewitness alone is sufficient for conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court held that evidence of a truthful eyewitness is sufficient for conviction and does not require corroboration by other circumstances. A retracted confession can form the basis of the confession-making accused’s conviction if corroborated in general by independent sources. The High Court's statements to the contrary misapplied settled law. The Special Leave Petition, resting on appreciation of evidence, offered no ground for interference.

Court Disposition

Special Leave Petition dismissed

Orders

  • Petition dismissed