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G. S. AHLUWALIA, VISHAL MISHRA
Ashish Pathak – Appellant
Versus
State of Madhya Pradesh – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. criminal appeal details and convictions outlined (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 2. defense arguments against the conviction (Para 9 , 10) |
| 3. circumstantial evidence requirements discussed (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 18) |
| 4. post-mortem findings confirm homicide (Para 19 , 20) |
| 5. last seen principle explained (Para 21 , 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 6. witness testimonies regarding last seen (Para 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 35 , 36) |
| 7. seizure of articles and fsl report examination (Para 39 , 40 , 41) |
| 8. analysis of circumstantial evidence and final judgment conclusions (Para 42 , 43 , 44) |
| 9. final verdict and order to acquit (Para 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49) |
JUDGMENT
Ahluwalia, J. -- 1. This Criminal Appeal under section 374(2) of Cr.P.C. has been filed against the Judgment and Sentence dated 9.6.2010 passed by 2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Rewa in S.T. No.332/2009, by which the appellant has been convicted and sentenced for the following offences:
| S. No. | Conviction under section | Sentence |
| 1. | 302 of IPC | Life Imprisonment and fine of Rs. 5,000/- in default 2 years R.I. |
| 2. | 201 of IPC | 2 years R.I. and fine of Rs. 500/- in default 6 months R.I. |
2. According
Prosecution must prove the entire chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt, failing which conviction cannot be sustained.
Murder and disappearance of evidence – Whenever any doubt emanates in mind of Court, benefit shall accrue to accused and not prosecution – Conviction only on the basis of last seen together cannot be....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the application of the 'last seen together theory' and the reliance on circumstantial evidence, medical evidence, and recovery evidence to establis....
The prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in criminal cases, especially when relying on circumstantial evidence, which requires stringent adherence to established evidentiary standards....
In a murder conviction based on circumstantial evidence, multiple corroborative factors, including the last seen theory and absence of alternative explanations, can establish guilt beyond reasonable ....
The sufficiency of circumstantial evidence and the last seen theory in establishing the guilt of the accused.
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