CASE NOTE & SUMMARY
Ram Singh's appeal against a conviction for murder and attempted murder. Witness testimonies, evidence analysis, and discrepancies in the case are highlighted, alongside the lack of crucial evidence like the weapon used in the crime, blood-stained clothes, and a ballistic report. The significance of a ballistic expert's opinion in firearm injury cases is underscored, citing other court precedents. Ultimately, the court rules in favor of Ram Singh due to insufficient and unreliable witness evidence, ordering his release based on the lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the importance of eyewitness credibility.
Subject: Murder, Acquittal, Appeal Allowed
Citation: 2024 LawText (SC) (02) 211
Case Number: Criminal Appeal No. 206 Of 2024
Date of Decision: 2024-02-21
Case Title: Ram Singh vs State Of U.P.
Before Judge: Abhay S. Oka, J ; Ujjal Bhuyan, J
Advocate(s): Pradeep Kumar Mathur, Arvind Kumar, Chiranjeev Johri, Preeti, Ankit Goel, Samarth Mohanty, Gantavya Gulati
Appellant: Ram Singh
Respondent: State Of U.P.
