Supreme Court of India
Kusti Mallaiah v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
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In view of the aforesaid analysis, we do not perceive any error in the judgment of conviction and order of sentence C passed by the learned trial Judge that has been affirmed by the High Court and, accordingly, the appeal, being devoid of merit, stands dismissed.
Judgment, page 15
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Penal Code, 1860: ss.302134 and 404134 - Two accused-appellants k#led a woman and took away her ornaments - The witness accompanying them revealed the incident to 1.0. during investigation - Conviction by trial court and sentence of life imprisonment - Affirmed by High Court - Held: Evidence of sole eye-witness is cogent and trust worthy and has been o corroborated by medical evidence and proven by recoveries - Minor discrepancies in the evidence of other witnesses cannot be termed even as minor contradictions - Conviction and sentence upheld - Evidence. Evidence: Deposition of sole
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