Supreme Court of India

Mohabbat and Ors. v. State of M.P.

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Reported as [2009] 1 S.C.R. 883
Bench Dr.Arijit Pasayat and Asok Kumar Gangul Y JJ.
Decided 3 February 2009

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In view of the aforesaid, it cannot be said that the F prosecution has established the accusations so far as accused Iqbal and lsrail i.e. accused Nos. 7 and 6 are concerned.

Judgment, page 8

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Penal Code, 1860 - s. 302 rlw & 149, 147 and 148 - conviction of nine accused - By courts below - On the basis c of evidence of sole eye-witness - Appeal to this court by three accused - Held: On facts, prosecution failed to establish the accusations against two of the appellant-accused - Hence, acquitted - Accusation against one of the appellant-accused established. o Witness - Related witness - Reliance on - Held: Relationship is not a factor to affect credibility of a witness - But in case of plea of false implication, court to adopt careful approach in analysis thereof. Appellants-accused

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