Supreme Court of India
Sudhakar @ Sudharasan v. State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Srirangam Police Station, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
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In view of the above discussion, we are of the view that there exists reasonable doubt in this case as the case of prosecution is un- supported by independent witnesses, ridden with contradictions, good motive for false prosecution and filled with suspicious circumstances.
Judgment, page 11
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Penal Code, 1860 – s.302 – Prosecution case that appellant was found strangulating the neck of his grandmother with his hands – P.W-1(son-in-law of deceased), who was sleeping in the adjoining room, upon hearing the screams of the deceased, rushed to her and witnessed the crime being committed – Appellant then took money bag from the possession of the deceased and fled away from the spot – Accused was arrested next day at bus stand, in presence of PWs 11 and 12 – Appellant-accused convicted by the trial Court and conviction affirmed by the High Court – On appeal, held: Conviction by the…
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