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Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra v. Sunil Chandra Roy (AIR 1960 SC 706) - The case emphasizes the significance of medical evidence and eyewitness testimony in criminal trials. The sole eyewitness, Smt. Savitri, identified Omprakash as present during the incident, highlighting the importance of direct witness accounts Chhotelal VS State of M. P. - Madhya Pradesh, MOHINDER SINGH VS STATE OF DELHI - Delhi, IN RE: R. MUNISWAMI VS STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka, State of Maharashtra VS Vishnu - Bombay.
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Legal Principles and Judicial Considerations - The Supreme Court examined the credibility of evidence, including eyewitness testimony and medical reports, reaffirming that such evidence must be carefully scrutinized to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The decision underscores the role of the court in evaluating evidence without usurping jury functions Ajim Yusufbhai Suryamemon VS State of Gujarat - Gujarat, Laxman Sah VS State of Bihar - Patna.
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Reference to Evidence Act & Judicial Precedents - The case is frequently cited in legal discussions concerning Sections 45 of the Indian Evidence Act and the assessment of expert and ocular evidence. It serves as a foundational judgment establishing standards for evaluating evidence in criminal cases Nagindra Bala Mitra VS Sunil Chandra Roy - Supreme Court, - Allahabad, Laxman Sah and Ors Vs. The State Of Bihar - Patna.
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Impact and Subsequent Judicial Views - The judgment has been referenced in later rulings to illustrate how courts should approach evidence, especially eyewitness testimony and medical reports, and to reinforce the principle that appellate courts should rarely interfere with acquittals unless there are exceptional circumstances - Allahabad.
Analysis and Conclusion:
The case of Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra v. Sunil Chandra Roy is a landmark decision emphasizing the critical role of medical and eyewitness evidence in criminal justice. It highlights the necessity for courts to meticulously evaluate such evidence, maintaining a balance between caution and fairness. The judgment remains a key reference for understanding the evidentiary standards and judicial approach in criminal appeals involving eyewitness testimony and medical evidence.
Search Results for "Smt Nagindra Bala Mitra"
1978 0 Supreme(MP) 735 • India - Madhya Pradesh
A.R.NAVKAR, H.G.MISHRA
Held : The importance of medical evidence is considered by their Lordships of the Supreme Court in Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra and another v. Sunil Chandra Roy and another (AIR 1960 SC 706). ... The solitary witness, who had seen the occurrence, is Smt. Savitri (PW. 2), widow of the deceased. Smt. Savitri in her statement has said that Omprakash was present when the incident took place. ... Smt. Savitri (PW. 2) called Pragnarayan (PW. 1), brother of the deceased, who too....
1971 0 Supreme(Del) 234 • India - Delhi
HARDAYAL HARDY, PRITHVI RAJ
Reliance was placed on a decision of the Supreme Court in Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra and another v. Sunil Chandra Roy and another. (A. I. R. 1960 S. C. 706 ). Two other decisions of Mysore High Court and Calcutta High Court were also cited namely in Madivalappa Channappa Hulgur andanother (A. I.
1961 0 Supreme(Kar) 22 • India - Karnataka
AHMED ALI KHAN, K.S.HEGDE
In this connection he invited our attention to the decision in Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra v. Sunil Chandra Roy, AIR1960 SC 706 , 1960 Crilj1020 , [1960 ]3 SCR1. In that case S. K.
2021 0 Supreme(Bom) 691 • India - Bombay
RAVINDRA V.GHUGE, B.U.DEBADWAR
This proposition of law has been stated by this Court in Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra v.
2017 0 Supreme(Guj) 727 • India - Gujarat
S.R.BRAHMBHATT, A.J.SHASTRI
Shah, learned advocate representing the appellant accused, has pointed out some of the observations made by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra and another vs. ... Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra and another vs. Sunil Chandra Roy and another, AIR 1960 Supreme Court 706; ... ii. Lallu Manjhi and another vs. State of Jharkhand, (2003)2 Supreme Court Cases 401; ... iii. Nagin Soma Vs. State, GLR 1966 0 306; ... iv. ... The Hon'ble Apex Court ....
1960 0 Supreme(SC) 38 • India - Supreme Court
S.K.DAS, A.K.SARKAR, M.HIDAYATULLAH
Nagendra Bala Ghose. Sarat Banerji, it appears, was a priest who brought some holy water, and there was some evidence to show that such water was sprinkled on the Colonel soon after the incident. ... Nagendra Bala Ghose, the criticism was that the learned Judge usurped the function of the jury. About this witness the learned Judge said: ... "Now, gentlemen, in cross-examination she was cross-examined on her eye sight. She did succeed in pointing out to an old man in Court. ... Mitra, a Gynaecologist and....
2025 0 Supreme(Pat) 62 • India - Patna
MOHIT KUMAR SHAH, NANI TAGIA
In this connection, the learned Senior Counsel for the appellants has referred to Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act and has also referred to a judgment, rendered by the Hon’ble Apex Court, reported in AIR 1960 SC 706 (Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra and Anr. vs.
1999 0 Supreme(Mad) 2603 • India - Madras
K.S.HEGDE, AHMED ALI KHAN
In this connection he invited our attention to the decision in Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra and another v. Sumil Chandra Roy and another3. In that case S.K.
2025 Supreme(Online)(All) 84078 • India - Allahabad
Bishwanath Rai and others, AIR 1997 SC 3818, Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra and another vs. Sunil Chandra Ray and another, 1960 SCR (3) 1, Mani Ram and others vs. State of U.P., 1994 supp. (2) SCC 289 and Pruthviraj Jayantibhai Vanol vs. ... In Gamini Bala Koteshwara Rao vs. State of Andra Pradesh, (2009) 10 SCC 636, it was observed that interference in an appeal against acquittal should be rare and in an exceptional circumstance. ... A clear and categorical case has been put forward in the FIR that accused K....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Pat) 1406 • India - Patna High Court
In this connection, the learned Senior Counsel for the appellants has referred to Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act and has also referred to a judgment, rendered by the Hon’ble Apex Court, reported in AIR 1960 SC 706 (Smt. Nagindra Bala Mitra and Anr. vs.
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