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Supreme Court of India

Rangaiah v. State of Karnataka

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Reported as [2008] 17 S.C.R. 396
Decided 12 December 2008

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We are of the view that the reasons given by the High Court for reversing the judgment of acquittal is unsustainable and contrary to settled principles of law.

Judgment, page 24

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