Supreme Court of India

Govind v. State of Haryana

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Reported as [2025] 12 S.C.R. 206
Bench J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi JJ.
Decided 14 November 2025

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Issue for Consideration Whether the judgment of Trial Court, as affirmed by the High Court, convicting the appellant for the charges u/s.302, IPC and s.25, Arms Act and the sentence as directed, is based on cogent material and evidence sufficient to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Headnotes† Evidence – Alleged recovery made from a place accessible to others – Mere recovery and the FSL report, if can sustain the conviction – Appellant convicted u/s.302, IPC and s.25, Arms Act and sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life – Mere recovery and the FSL report, if by itself can sustain

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