Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Jobin Sebastian, J
Koovakandathil Chandran – Appellant
Versus
State Of Kerala – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. overview of the trial court proceedings and the prosecution's allegation of illicit liquor possession. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. appellate arguments focusing on improper search, seizure procedures, and lack of link evidence. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 3. requirement of strict procedural compliance in handling contraband and the effect of missing specimen seals on evidence integrity. (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14) |
ORDER
Dated this the 1st day of June, 2026 This Criminal Revision Petition has been filed under Sections 397 and 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, challenging the judgment of conviction and order of sentence passed against the revision petitioner for the offence punishable under Section 55(a) of the Abkari Act by the Assistant Sessions Court, Payyannur, as per judgment dated 06.09.2005 in S.C. No.400/2001, which was confirmed in appeal by the Additional Sessions Court, Thalassery, by judgment dated 29.10.2010 in Criminal Appeal No.582/2005. The revision petitioner is the sole accused in the said case.
2. The prosecution case is that on 19.09.1998 at about
10.30 a.m., while the excise officials were on patrol duty, they found the accused in possession of 4.5 litre
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
