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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
Upendra Sahu – Appellant
Versus
State of Orissa – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. initial case and conviction details (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments regarding legal inconsistencies (Para 5) |
| 3. counterarguments presented by prosecution (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. final court observations and decision (Para 8) |
Judgment :
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
3. The present appeal has been filed challenging the judgment passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Bolangir on 04.07.1992 in Sessions Case No.67 of 1989. Vide the said judgment, Appellant No.4 has been convicted for the offence under Sections 304 (Part-I) and 324 of the I.P.C. and sentenced to undergo R.I. for five years and fine of Rs.3000/-, in default R.I. For six months for the offence under Section 304 (Part-I) and R.I. for one year for the offence under Section 324 I.P.C. Similarly, Appellant Nos.1 to 3 were convicted for the offence under Section 323 I.P.C. and convicted to undergo R.I. for six months.
5. Learned counsel appearing for the appellants contended that pursuant to the F.I.R. lodged by the informant on 01.06.1989, Balangir Sadar P.S. Case No.69 of 1989 was registered for the offences under Sections 147 , 148, 302, 325,323, 324/149 of the Indian Penal Code against 18 nos. of ac
The prosecution must prove charges beyond reasonable doubt; convictions based on insufficient evidence and incorrect sentencing cannot be sustained.
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Dowry Death - Dying declaration - Conviction can be based on dying declaration alone without corroboration if the court finds the dying declaration trust-worthy and genuine.
The judgment established that culpable homicide can be classified as not amounting to murder when committed in the heat of passion during a sudden quarrel, without premeditation, as outlined in Excep....
The court established that culpable homicide can be distinguished from murder based on the presence of intention and premeditation, particularly in cases of sudden provocation.
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