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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, R.POORNIMA
Veluchamy @ Koonavayan – Appellant
Versus
State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by, The Inspector of Police – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. circumstances surrounding the incident. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. criticism of prosecution's evidence. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 16 , 20) |
| 3. importance of motive and circumstantial evidence. (Para 19 , 29 , 31 , 33) |
| 4. appellate conclusion and acquittal. (Para 34 , 35) |
JUDGMENT :
G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
This appeal is directed as against the Judgment passed in S.C.No.19 of 2017, dated 06.11.2025, on the file of the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Ramanathapuram District. thereby convicting the appellant for the offences punishable under Sections 341 , 34 read with 302 of I.P.C .
2.The case of the prosecution is that the deceased was running a chicken stall and also engaged in the lorry business. 1-1/2 months prior to the occurrence, the deceased had gone to Theeyanur Village for a programme along with P.W.11, P.W.12 and P.W.13. After attending the program, while they were returning to Paramakudi, nearing the Government Hospital bus stop near Kattuparamakudi at about 01.00 p.m., the car belonging to the deceased was rear-ended by another car driven by A.1. A.1 was accompanied by A.6 in the said car.
3.Immediately, the deceased got out of his car and questioned A
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