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RAJAN ROY, AJAI KUMAR SRIVASTAVA-I
Gore Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of U. P. – Respondent
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| 1. the appeal is based on an alleged double murder with prior enmity. (Para 2) |
| 2. evidence of double murder established (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 3. defense arguments regarding testimony credibility (Para 16 , 17 , 21) |
| 4. importance of corroborated medical evidence (Para 19 , 20 , 22 , 29) |
| 5. the conviction was upheld, reaffirming that the evidence presented was beyond reasonable doubt. (Para 25) |
| 6. charges under sections 302, 149, and 148 ipc established (Para 30) |
| 7. appeal dismissed; sentence enforcement ordered (Para 31 , 32 , 33) |
JUDGMENT :
(Per: Rajan Roy, J. )
1. Heard Sri B.M. Sahai, learned counsel for the appellant nos.3, 6, 8 & 10 and Sri Umesh Chandra Verma, learned A.G.A. for the State.
2. This is an appeal under Section 374 Cr.P.C. against the judgment and order dated 26.07.1986 passed by Special Judge, Unnao in Session Trial No.261/1984 lodged at P.S.-Asiwan, District-Unnao sentencing each of the appellants to undergo life imprisonment under Section 302 read with Section 149 I.P.C. and two years' rigorous imprisonment under Section 148 I.P.C.
3. Out of the ten appellants who had filed this appeal only appellant nos.3, 6, 8 & 10 are alive. The appe
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