Supreme Court of India

Raj Narain Singh v. State of U.P. & Ors.

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Reported as [2009] 14 S.C.R. 755
Bench Dalveer Bhandari and Dr. Mukundakam Sharma JJ.
Decided 18 September 2009

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In view of the aforesaid discussion, facts and circumstances of the case, we are of the considered view that the High Court clearly erred in reversing the order of conviction 776 SUPREME COURT REPORTS [2009] 14 (ADDL.) S.C.R.. A recorded by the trial Court.

Judgment, page 21

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Penal Code, 18601 Arms Act, 1959 - ss. 302, 307, 323 c and 342 rlw s. 341 ss. 27 and 30 - Prosecution under - Conviction by trial court - Acquittal by High Court - On appeal, held: Acquittal order not correct - Eye witnesses' version is consistent and corroborates the version of FIR - Prosecution case was corroborated by medical evidence - Plea of private defence not proved - Non-examination of -,.., available witnesses not fatal - No particular number of witnesses required to prove a fact - Evidence Act, 1872 - s. 134. Constitution of India, 1950 - Article 136 - Jurisdiction ' under - Scope

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