KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
H.P.SANDESH, J
VELU S/O BYATAPPA – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KARNATAKA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of charges and convictions against the appellants based on preparation to commit dacoity. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. discussion of inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence and the credibility of witness testimonies. (Para 10 , 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 3. evaluation of the trial court's decision and appellate review leading to acquittal. (Para 15 , 20 , 22) |
ORAL JUDGMENT
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the respective parties.
4. The Trial Court considered the plea of the accused persons and they claim for trial. The prosecution examined the witnesses as PW1 to PW4 and also got marked the documents at Ex.P.P1 to P4 and also got marked the material objects as MO1 to MO3. PW1 is an independent panch witness and other witnesses PW2 to PW4 are the raiding parties. The Trial Court considering both oral and documentary evidence placed on record comes to the conclusion that the accused persons were making preparation of committing the dacoity and also they are the habitual offenders and hence, convicted and sentenced for a period of four years for both the offences with fine of Rs.10,000/-.
6. The counsel brought to notice of this Court the Ex.P1 - spot mahazar wherein i
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