Supreme Court of India
Shivanna v. State by Hunsur Town Police
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What the Court ordered
We are of the opinion that this is a· case of no evidence, calling for interference at any stage.
Judgment, page 4
From the headnote
Penal Code, 1860: ss.304- , 279, 337 and 338- truck loaded with stones and being driven by accused overturned leading to death of one and injuries to seven others - Conviction by trial court - Affirmed by appellate court as a/so by High Court - HELD: 0 This is a case of no evidence, calling for interference at any stage - In the light of the statements given by the three primary witnesses there is no evidence which inculpates the accused - cumulative reading of their evidence shows that the accused cannot be fastened with any a/legation of wrong doing - PW 5 stated that the offending vehicle
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