Supreme Court of India

Rathnaiah v. State of Karnataka

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Reported as [2008] 4 S.C.R. 745
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat J.
Decided 11 March 2008

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Penal Code, 1860; Ss.324 rlw s.34, 342 and 376: Non-reasoned order - Rape - Trial Court convicted accused and others for committing offence of rape, convicted and sentenced them accordingly - Affirmed by High Court reducing sentence against them except appellant - On appeal, Held: High Court did not appreciate the rival stand to analyse the evidence in its proper perspective - Hence, matter remitted to High Court for disposal afresh - Non-reasoned order - Judicial propriety of. Appellant, accused of rape, faced trial for alleged commission of offence punishable under Sections 376, 324 read

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