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JASJIT SINGH BEDI, GURVINDER SINGH GILL
Shivji – Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. procedural background and charges against the appellant. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. details of investigation and evidence collected. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. findings of the trial court regarding conviction. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. arguments of counsel regarding evidence and conviction. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 5. court's observation on medical and testimonial evidence. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 6. discussion on res gestae and admissibility of hearsay. (Para 13 , 14) |
| 7. principle of corroboration and limitations of res gestae. (Para 15 , 19 , 20) |
| 8. conclusion regarding reliance on res gestae and resulting judgment. (Para 21 , 22 , 23) |
| 9. final judgment and acquittal of the accused. (Para 24) |
JUDGMENT :
Gurvinder Singh Gill, J.
1. Appellant Shivji assails judgment dated 25.01.2005 passed by Sessions Judge, Kurukshetra and order dated 27.01.2005 whereby he has been held guilty and sentenced as under:-
| Section | Sentence |
| 302 IPC | To undergo life imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs. 1000/-. In default of payment of fine he will further undergo rigorous imprisonment for two months |
| 324 IPC | To undergo rigorous imprisonment for 1 year |
2. The matter arises out of FIR No. 40 dated 01.05.2003, Police
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