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THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
H.P. Sandesh, Venkatesh Naik T, JJ
SRI GURU S/O. ELAKKISHETTY – Appellant
Versus
STATE – Respondent
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| 1. evidence of the victim's burn injuries and her dying declaration. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 2. the reliability and standards for assessing dying declarations. (Para 8 , 13) |
| 3. assessment of witness testimonies and their contribution to establishing guilt. (Para 12 , 40) |
ORAL JUDGMENT
(PER: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.P.SANDESH)
Heard Smt.Sohani Holla, learned counsel, appointed as amicus curiae to assist this Court and Smt.Rashmi Patel, learned High Court Government Pleader, appearing for the respondent.
2. This appeal is filed by the accused challenging the judgment of conviction and order of sentence passed by the trial Court, whereby the appellant was convicted for the offences punishable under Sections 498A and 302 of the Indian Penal Code , 1860 (for short, ' IPC ') and sentenced to imprisonment for life with fine of Rs.25,000/-.
3. The prosecution case before the trial Court was that the deceased, Parvathi, was married to the accused two years prior to the incident. It was alleged that she had suffered paralysis in both legs and that the accused was harassing her with the intention of contracting a second marriage. On this ground, it was alleged that the accused subjected Parvathi t
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