Supreme Court of India
Sudhakar @ Sudharasan v. State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Srirangam Police Station, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
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In view of the above discussion, we are of the view that there exists reasonable doubt in this case as the case of pr osecution is un- supported by independent witnesses, ridden with contradictions, good motive for false prosecution and filled with suspicious circ umstances.
Judgment, page 11
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Penal Code, 1860 – s.302 – Prosecution case that appel lant was found strangulating the neck of his grandmother with his han ds – P.W-1(son-in-law of deceased), who was sleeping in the adj oining room, upon hearing the screams of the deceased, rushed to he r and witnessed the crime being committed – Appellant then to ok money bag from the possession of the deceased and fled aw ay from the spot – Accused was arrested next day at bus stand, i n presence of PWs 11 and 12 – Appellant-accused convicted by the trial Court and conviction affirmed by the High Court – On appe al, held: Conviction by
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