Supreme Court of India

Seyaka Perumal, Etc v. State of Tamil Nadu

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Reported as [1991] 2 S.C.R. 711

Bench B.C. Ray and K. Ramaswamy JJ.

Decided 7 May 1991

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Indian Penal Code, 1860: Section 302 read with section 34 and sections 120- , 364 and 392 read with section 397-Enticing young boys to bring cash and jewellery-Murdering them for gain and throwing into wells etc.-Recovery of dead body-Whether absolutely necessary to convict accused-Benefit of doubt-Whether a relevant factor in impos ing sentence. Criminal Procedure Code, 1973: Sections 309 and 235(2)-Right to be heard on 1h~ question of sentence-Necessity of-Adjournment on that ground-Whether and when necessary. Evidence Act, 1872: Sections I 14 and 133-Evidence of approver -Nature of

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