Supreme Court of India
Gautam Satnami v. The State of Chhattisgarh
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Issue for Consideration Whether in the facts and circumstances of the case, the appellant is entitled to the benefit of doubt and ought to be acquitted of the charge u/s.302 IPC. Headnotes† Circumstantial evidence – Suspicion howsoever strong, cannot take the place of proof – Appellant was convicted u/s.302, IPC based on inter alia the ‘last-seen’ testimony of PW-4; recovery of a blood-stained axe and clothes pursuant to disclosure u/s.27; and recovery of the driving licence of the appellant from the spot – Interference with: Held: The ‘last-seen’ testimony of PW-4 does not inspire confidence…
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