Supreme Court of India

H. D. Sundara & Ors. v. State of Karnataka

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Bench Abhay S. Oka and Sanjay Karol JJ.
Decided 26 September 2023

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What the Court ordered

For the reasons recorded, the Trial Court was unable to accept their testimony.

Judgment, page 7

From the headnote

Issue for consideration: The question which arose for consideration was whether the High Court was justifi ed in setting aside the order of acquittal passed by the trial court. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – s. 378 – Appeal against acquittal – Matter pertaining to dispute over property between accused and the family of complainant – Accused assaulted the complainant and his family – Acquittal of all the accused by the trial court, however conviction for the off ences punishable u/s. 304 Part I and s. 324/149 IPC by the High Court – Correctness: Held: No fi ndings recorded by the High Court…

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