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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, R.POORNIMA
Nagalingam – Appellant
Versus
State of Tamil Nadu – Respondent
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| 1. appeals aim to challenge lower court's judgment. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. prosecution allegations involve prior conflict and violent actions against deceased. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. defense argues for inconsistencies and lack of reliable evidence. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. court reflects on issues of motive, reliability, and evidentiary standards for conviction. (Para 9 , 10) |
JUDGMENT :
G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
1. These appeals are filed to call for records and set aside the judgment and conviction of the Lower Court in Sessions Case in S.C.No.22 of 2021 dated 23.09.2025, on the file of the learned Special Court for the Trial of Cases under SC/ST (POA) Act, Thoothukudi.
2. Both appeals have been filed by A1 and A2 & A3 and hence, this Court is inclined to pass a common judgment.
3. THE CASE OF THE PROSECUTION
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