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VIJAY BISHNOI, MANOJ KUMAR VYAS
Sonu @ Naveen Dudani – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
ORDER
1. Heard learned counsel for the parties on suspension of sentence application (SOSA No.70/2017).
2. Learned counsel for the appellant has submitted that the Additional Sessions Judge No.3, Alwar (hereinafter to be referred as 'the trial court') has grossly erred in convicting and sentencing the appellant vide impugned judgment dated 15.09.2016. It is submitted that in the present case, the complaint was filed after around 15 days from the date of incident. It is argued that the prosecution has failed to produce cogent and reliable evidence to connect the appellant with the commission of crime. It is further submitted that there is no eye witness or direct evidence available on record, however, the trial court has placed reliance on so called circumstantial evidence produced on behalf of the prosecution, which is very weak and chain of events have not been connected by the prosecution. Learned counsel for the appellant has submitted that the sentence of co-accused Kumari Sanjana @ Ashu has already been suspended by a Coordinate Division Bench of this Court. It is also submitted that the accused appellant is in custody from last more than 10 years and as such he has undergone 10
The court established that a lack of direct evidence and prolonged custody can justify the suspension of a sentence under Section 389 of the Cr.P.C.
The court has the discretion to suspend substantive sentences based on the totality of facts and circumstances of the case and after scrutinizing the record of the trial court.
The court established that a conviction must be supported by credible evidence, and the absence of such evidence can lead to suspension of sentence.
The central legal point established is the consideration of the totality of facts and circumstances, including the sufficiency of evidence and the time served, in deciding to suspend the sentence.
Circumstantial evidence must be conclusive to support a conviction; absence of direct evidence warrants suspension of sentence.
The legal principle established is that a conviction based solely on circumstantial evidence must be supported by strong and conclusive proof, and the absence of such evidence can lead to the suspens....
Circumstantial evidence alone may not suffice for conviction; direct evidence is crucial, and sentences can be suspended based on custody duration and appeal timelines.
A conviction must be based on credible and sufficient evidence; mere testimony without corroboration, especially after a significant delay, may not suffice to uphold a conviction.
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