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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Sudhir Singh, Jasjit Singh Bedi
Raghbir Singh Alias Keera – Appellant
Versus
State Of Punjab – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. summary of the case and prosecution's allegations. (Para 2 , 4 , 6) |
| 2. arguments presented by both sides regarding conviction. (Para 12 , 14 , 15) |
| 3. court's evaluation of evidence and witness credibility. (Para 16 , 17 , 19 , 21) |
| 4. conclusion on the need for conviction under section 306 ipc. (Para 22) |
| 5. final verdict on the conviction and sentencing. (Para 23 , 24) |
JUDGMENT :
Jasjit Singh Bedi, J.
This order shall dispose of the above noted two cases i.e. CRA-S-1569-SB-2011 titled as 'Raghbir Singh alias Keera and anr. Versus State of Punjab' and CRM-A-644-2011 titled as 'Veer Pal Kaur versus State of Punjab and ors.' as the same arise out of a common FIR.
2. Criminal appeal No.1569-SB-2011 has been filed by the accused-appellants against their conviction and sentence vide judgment and order dated 16.05.2011 passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Sri Muktsar Sahib, whereas CRM-A-644-2011 has been filed by complainant-Veer Pal Kaur, seeking enhancement of the conviction and sentence of the appellant from 306 IPC to Section 302 .
3. However, for the facility of reference, the facts are taken from
CRA-S-1569-SB-2011.
4. The instant FIR came to be registered on 28.10.2009.
Failure to prove murder charges led to conviction for abetment of suicide due to mental torture by accused, highlighting the significance of conduct.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement for credible and consistent evidence to prove allegations beyond reasonable doubt in cases of abetment to suicide.
The court found significant evidence gaps and delays in the prosecution's case, casting doubt on the convictions, ultimately leading to an acquittal.
The prosecution failed to prove the charges of murder and dowry death beyond reasonable doubt, leading to acquittal under Sections 302 and 498-A of IPC.
The court affirmed conviction for abetment of suicide, emphasizing that clear evidence linking the accused's conduct to the victim's suicide is essential under Section 306 IPC.
The absence of compelling evidence to prove that the accused abetted his wife's suicide led to the acquittal under Section 306 IPC.
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