Admittedly, another woman namely, Chando Devi (sister of Ram Chabila Singh) was also residing in the same portion of the
house. The High Court did take note of this fact but explained it
away by observing that since Chando Devi was a widow, the
make-up articles could not have belonged to her as there was no
need for her to put on make-up being a widow. In our opinion,
the observation of the High Court is not only legally untenable
but also highly objectionable. A sweeping observation of this
nature is not commensurate with the sensitivity and neutrality
expected from a court of law, specifically when the same is not
made out from any evidence on record.
REPORTABLE
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1031 OF 2015
VIJAY SINGH@VIJAY KR. SHARMA Vs THE STATE OF BIHAR
Author: SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA, J.
Citation: 2024 INSC 735,
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