Back
RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY, AMBUJ NATH
Subodh Pandit – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J.
Heard Mr. Anuj Kumar as well as Ms. Anshu Dubey, learned counsels for the appellant and Mr. Abhay Kumar Tiwari, learned A.P.P.
2. This criminal appeal is directed against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 01.07.2010 passed by Sri A. K. Choudhary, learned Sessions Judge, Godda in Sessions Case No. 11 of 2010, whereby and whereunder, the appellant has been convicted for the offences punishable u/s 302, 376 and 379 of the Indian Penal Code and has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment (R.I.) for life along with a fine of Rs. 10,000/-for the offence u/s 302 of the I.P.C. and in default of payment of fine to undergo simple imprisonment for six months, rigorous imprisonment for seven years and a fine of Rs. 5,000/-for the offence punishable u/s 376 of the I.P.C. and in default of payment of fine to undergo simple imprisonment for three months and rigorous imprisonment for two years and a fine of Rs. 1,000/-for the offence punishable u/s 379 of the I.P.C. and in default to undergo simple imprisonment for one month. All the sentences were directed to run concurrently.
3. The Fardbeyan of Usha Devi was recorded on 8.10.2009 at vi
The main legal point established in the judgment is the importance of consistent and reliable evidence in criminal cases, and the court's discretion to modify convictions based on the evidence presen....
Conviction for murder upheld based on consistent eyewitness accounts despite concerns about the independence of witnesses, highlighting the relevance of cohesive testimonies over minor contradictions....
The court emphasized the necessity for corroborative evidence in sustaining a criminal conviction, highlighting the unreliability of witness statements and inconsistencies therein.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement for the prosecution to provide conclusive evidence and corroborative evidence to establish the guilt of the accused beyond all reas....
A conviction based on hearsay evidence and failure to prove direct involvement leads to the need for definitive evidence beyond doubt. Court must scrutinize witness credibility and ensure no substant....
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
