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2023 Supreme(Raj) 774

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
Pankaj Bhandari, Bhuwan Goyal, JJ.
Kallu S/o Fakeerya and ors. – Appellants
Versus
The State Of Rajasthan, Through PP – Respondent
D.B. Criminal Appeal No. 103 of 2023
Decided On : 31-08-2023

Advocates:
Advocate Appeared:
For the Appellant : Mr. Mohd. Rahil Kalam, Adv.
For the Respondent: Mr. Javed Choudhary, Add.G.A.

Headnote:(A) Indian Penal Code, 1860 - Sections 302, 201, 380, 34 - Criminal appeal regarding charges of murder and theft - The court found sufficient evidence to convict the accused and upheld the convictions passed by lower courts. (Paras 1-41)

(B) The principles of evidence and proof in criminal law - The court stated that the prosecution's burden to prove guilt is beyond reasonable doubt and must rely on credible testimony. (Para 1)

(C) The significance of electronic and forensic evidence - The judgment mentions that electronic records played a crucial role in identifying the accused's involvement in the crime. (Para 18)

(D) Role of circumstantial evidence - The court discussed the necessity for linking circumstantial evidence to establish guilt conclusively. (Paras 21-23) (E) The assessment of witness credibility - The court emphasized that a witness's reliability significantly impacts the evidentiary weight of their testimony. (Para 29) (F) The final decision affirmed the convictions for the offenses charged based on the evidence presented.

Result: Appeal dismissed.

JUDGMENT :

BHUWAN GOYAL, J.

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