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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ALLAHABAD
SIDDHARTH, PRAVEEN KUMAR GIRI
Ibrahim – Appellant
Versus
State of U.P. – Respondent
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| 1. factual background of the case including the incident and fir. (Para 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 8) |
| 2. arguments regarding the evidence and motive behind the crime. (Para 38 , 39 , 40) |
| 3. legal principles regarding circumstantial evidence and witness testimony. (Para 41 , 42 , 48 , 59) |
| 4. court's analysis on the burden of proof and evidence evaluation. (Para 43 , 44) |
| 5. final judgment and order confirming conviction. (Para 64 , 65 , 66) |
JUDGMENT :
(Praveen Kumar Giri, J.)
1. Heard Sri Ajay Kumar Mishra, learned counsel for the accused- appellants, Sri Prem Shankar Prasad, learned A.G.A. for the State-respondent and perused the record.
2. The above noted appeals have been filed against the judgment of conviction dated 7.1.2013 and the order of sentence dated 8.1.2013 passed by Special Judge (Prevention of Corruption Act), Meerut, in Sessions Trial No.358 of 2006 (State vs. Ibrahim and others) wherein the Trial Court has convicted accused-appellants under Sections 147, 302 read with Section 149 of IPC and sentenced them to life imprisonment under Section 302 read with Section 149 of IPC with fine of Rs.10,000/-, in case of default in payment of fine, further to undergo one year impris
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