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ILC-2009-SC-MAT-Feb-6

Syed Hakkim Vs. State rep. by Dy. Superintendent Of Police, Karur District, Tamil Nadu

Indian Penal Code,1860  - Section 302 , Section 498-A

Murder - Cruelty - Circumstantial evidence - Appeal against conviction - Sole eye witness did not support the prosecution case - Appellant A1 was presumed guilty on the ground that plea of(sic)set up by him was disbelieved - A2 was held guilty on the ground that the evidence of doctor PW9 ruled out the plea of suicide - Circumstance highlights do not present a complete chain of circumstances to warrant the conclusion of guilt of the accused person - Conviction in term of Section 302 Indian Penal Code cannot be maintained and is set aside - However, sentences in respect of Section 498 -A Indian Penal Code stand confirmed.

Topic(s)-Circumstantial Evidence , Cruelty







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