State of Himachal Pradesh v. Sulender
2026 INSC 10775 October 202610 min read
Supreme Court Affirms Acquittal in Wife Murder Case, Holds Circumstantial Evidence Chain Incomplete
The Supreme Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a complete chain of circumstances pointing exclusively to the guilt of the accused.
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- Case Name
- State of Himachal Pradesh v. Sulender
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1077 (Non-Reportable)
- Bench
- Justice Augustine George Masih and Justice Sandeep Mehta
- Date of Judgment
- September 16, 2026
- Area of Law
- Criminal Law — Circumstantial Evidence — Murder — Appeal Against Acquittal — Section 302 IPC
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