Supreme Court of India
Bhagaloo Lodh and Anr. v. State of U.P.
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In view of the above, we are of the considered opinion that the facts and circumstances of present case do not warrant any review of the judgments and orders of the courts below.
Judgment, page 13
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Penal Code, 1860 - s. 302 rlw s. 34 - Homicidal death due to sharp edged weapon - Conviction under s.302 r/w s.34 - Challenge to - Held: Prosecution furnished satisfactory explanation for delay of 9 hours in lodging the FIR - PW1 explained that the incident occurred at night and he could not go to the police station, which was at a distance of 18 Kms, out of fear - Both eye-witnesses were closely related to the deceased but their testimonies had been found trustworthy by both the courts below, and thus cannot be discarded - Conviction accordingly upheld. FIR - Delay in filing of FIR - Effect
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