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Summary of Bhagwan Jagannath Markad and Related Cases
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Case Overview:
The case of Bhagwan Jagannath Markad v. State of Maharashtra (2016) SCC 537 is a significant Supreme Court decision that discusses issues related to criminal procedure, evidence, and the assessment of witness testimony. It is frequently cited in judgments concerning the sufficiency of evidence and the scope of prosecution witnesses refs: 02000022717, Kama Paswan, son of Deo Raj Paswan VS State of Bihar - Patna, Raj Mohammad Piswal VS State of J&K - Jammu and Kashmir. -
Main Points and Insights:
- The Supreme Court emphasized that the prosecution is not required to examine all witnesses to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting the sufficiency of credible evidence ref: 00500030800, Sarvjeet @ Shashi Kapoor VS State of U. P. - Allahabad.
- The judgment discusses the importance of assessing the quality of evidence rather than quantity alone, reinforcing that courts must scrutinize the evidence critically before convicting ref: 02000022717.
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It also addresses issues related to delayed FIRs and cryptic complaints, referencing prior judgments like Gajanan Dashrath and Bhagwan Jagannath Markad, but clarifies that each case's facts are distinct and must be evaluated on merit ref: 00900041442.
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Legal Principles Established:
- The decision reaffirms that the prosecution need not examine all witnesses if the evidence on record is sufficient for conviction ref: 02500111418, Lal Jeet and Tej Bahadur VS State of U. P. - Crimes.
- It underscores the importance of credible eyewitness testimony and the need for the courts to evaluate the reliability of such evidence carefully ref: 02000022717.
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The judgment also discusses the procedural aspects of FIR delays and their impact on the case, indicating that delayed FIRs are not automatically fatal but require proper scrutiny ref: 00900041442.
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Related Cases and References:
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The judgment references multiple other Supreme Court cases, including Masalti v. State of Delhi (AIR 2017 SC 2161), Shyam Babu v. State of UP (AIR 2012 SC 3311), and Jarnail Singh v. State of Punjab (2009 SC 526), to illustrate principles of evidence and procedural fairness refs: 02500111418, Mahey Alam VS State - Allahabad.
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Application to the Present Context:
- The case of Bhagwan Jagannath Markad is often cited in legal discussions around the sufficiency of evidence, the assessment of witness credibility, and procedural issues like FIR delays.
- It provides guidance on the judicial approach to evaluating criminal cases where evidence may be partial or delayed, emphasizing the importance of a holistic assessment rather than rigid procedural requirements refs: 02000022717, Amir Hossain VS State of West Bengal - Calcutta.
Conclusion
Bhagwan Jagannath Markad v. State of Maharashtra (2016) SCC 537 is a landmark judgment that clarifies the standards for evaluating evidence, the sufficiency of prosecution witnesses, and procedural fairness in criminal trials. It remains a key reference for courts in ensuring justice is based on credible and reliable evidence rather than procedural technicalities alone.
Search Results for "Bhagwan Jagannath Jarkad"
2019 0 Supreme(Cal) 177 • India - Calcutta
ASHA ARORA
State of Maharashtra - Bhagwan Jagannath Markad v. State of Maharashtra - Indian Oil Corporation v. NEPC India Ltd. ... The decisions in the case of Gajanan Dashrath (supra) and Bhagwan Jagannath Markad (supra) relied upon by the learned counsel for the petitioner are not apposite for the purpose of the present application under section 482 CrPC. ... To buttress his submission on the point of delayed and cryptic FIR, reliance has been placed on the case of Gajanan Dashrath Kharate vers....
2007 0 Supreme(Bom) 574 • India - Bombay
D.G.DESHPANDE, S.R.SATHE
He has stated that on 13.11.1988 he had called Keraba Koyale, Bibhishan Kshirsagar, Chaturbhuj Khade, Bibhishan Khade, Bajirao Khade, Sopan Khade, Arjun Markad to his house in the afternoon because of Diwali. ... He admitted that Jagnath Sadu Markad father of accused No.1 lodged complaint for assault by sword against him on 20.10.1988 to the effect that Dagadu assaulted Jagnath by sword. He admitted that he was arrested on the said complaint and charge sheet was filed against him and the case was pending.
2017 1 Supreme 129 • India - Supreme Court
V.GOPALA GOWDA, ADARSH KUMAR GOEL
Accused Nos.1 and 2 Bhagwan Jagannath Markad and Janardhan Rambhau Tate also attacked deceased Bibhishan Vithoba Khadle. The accused then beat PW11 Dagadu Gopinath Koyale and PW18 Chaturbhuj Khade with sticks and swords. ... They are A1 Bhagwan Jagannath Markad; A3 Dada Sayyednoor Mulani; A4 Sayyed Sayyadnoor Mulani; A5 Sandipan Sakhara Koyale; A6 Nivrutti Sakharam Koyale; A7 Krishna Sakharam Koyale; A10 Babu Rama Berad and A11 Balu Naradeo Berad respectively. ... Bhagwan#HL_....
• India - Crimes
SUNEET KUMAR, UMESH CHANDRA SHARMA
State of Punjab, (2009) 9 SCC 719 and Bhagwan Jagannath Markad Vs. ... State of Punjab, (2003) 7 SCC 643, Bhagwan Singh Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2002 (44) ACC 1112 (SC), Bhagwan Jagannath Markad (supra), Shyamla Ghosh Vs. State of West Bengal, AIR 2012 SC 3539, Amit Vs. ... State of Haryana, (2013) 14 SCC 434 and Bhagwan Jagannath Markad (supra), it is held that prosecution need not examine its all witnesses. D....
2018 0 Supreme(Jhk) 484 • India - Jharkhand
PRAMATH PATNAIK, RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY
Learned State Counsel in support of his contention has referred to a judgment in the case of Bhagwan Jagannath Markad & Ors. vs. State of Maharashtra reported in 2017 (2) JLJR (SC) 153. ... 10.
2017 0 Supreme(Pat) 271 • India - Patna
ADITYA KUMAR TRIVEDI
The Hon'ble Apex Court in Bhagwan Jagannath Markad and others v. State of Maharashtra, reported in 2016 (10) SCC 537 has dealt with the issue in detail.
2017 0 Supreme(J&K) 681 • India - Jammu and Kashmir
MOHAMMAD YAQOOB MIR, ALI MOHAMMAD MAGREY
Mukhti, mother-in-law of the deceased, it would be quite advantageous to refer to the case titled “Bhagwan Jagannath Markad Vs. State of Maharashtra” (2016) 10 SCC 537.
2017 0 Supreme(J&K) 682 • India - Jammu and Kashmir
MOHAMMAD YAQOOB MIR, ALI MOHAMMAD MAGREY
Mukhti, mother-in-law of the deceased, it would be quite advantageous to refer to the case titled “Bhagwan Jagannath Markad Vs. State of Maharashtra” (2016) 10 SCC 537.
2021 0 Supreme(All) 1690 • India - Allahabad
ANIL KUMAR OJHA
In Bhagwan Jagannath Markad v. State of Maharashtra, (2016) 10 SCC 537, the Hon. Apex Court has held as follows : ''We may also refer to the judgment of this Court in Masalti v. ... State for NCT of Dehli and others, AIR 2017 SC 2161, Bhagwan Jagannath Markad v. State of Maharashtra, (2016) 10 SCC 537, Babu Ram v. State of U.P., 2002 (2) JIC 649 (SC), may also be cited on the above point.
2020 0 Supreme(All) 449 • India - Allahabad
PANKAJ MITHAL, PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA
State of Chhatisgarh, (2015) 1 SCC 776 and Bhagwan Jagannath Markad Vs. ... This view has been reiterated in Shyam Babu v State of UP, AIR 2012 SC 3311, Dhari & Others v State of UP, AIR 2013 SC 308 and Bhagwan Jagannath Markad (supra). ... In Jarnail Singh v State of Punjab, 2009 (6) Supreme 526, Bhagwan Jagannath Markad v State of Maharashtra, (2016) 10 SCC 537 and Ramji Singh v State of UP, 2019 (4) Crimes 585 (SC), it has been h....
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