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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
P.VELMURUGAN, L.VICTORIA GOWRI
Subbaiah @ Sudhakar – Appellant
Versus
State, represented by The Inspector of Police, Kallidaikuruchi Police Station – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. details of the prosecution's case. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. witnesses and evidence presented. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. challenge to the conviction. (Para 8) |
| 4. arguments by the appellants' counsel. (Para 9) |
| 5. arguments by the respondent's counsel. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 6. court's assessment of evidence. (Para 12 , 19) |
| 7. discussion on witnesses and contradictions. (Para 13 , 17 , 18) |
| 8. final judgment and modification of sentences. (Para 20) |
JUDGMENT :
This criminal appeal is filed against the judgment of conviction passed by the III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Tirunelveli, in SC No.163 of 2022, dated 19/02/2024 and to set aside the same and consequently to acquit the appellants/A1 to A3.
3.Based on the complaint given by the de-facto complainant, who is the brother of the deceased, the respondent Police registered a case in Crime No.320 of 2021 for the offences punishable under Sections 341 , 302, 506(ii) and Section 34 IPC against the accused. On completion of the investigation, the respondent Police laid a charge sheet before the Judicial Magistrate, Ambasamuthiram, against A1 for the offences punishable under Sections 294(b), 302, 506(ii) IPC and against A2 for the offences pu
The court ruled that eyewitness evidence, despite familial bias, may be credible; thus, a conviction under Section 304(i) IPC was appropriate, reflecting mitigating circumstances and reevaluating the....
THE EVIDENCE OF EYEWITNESSES IS CREDIBLE AND INSPIRING CONFIDENCE. NON-SUPPORTING SUCH A VERSION BY INDEPENDENT WITNESSES WOULD BE NO GROUNDS, TO DISCARD THEIR TESTIMONY. THE PRESENCE OF PWS.1 AND 2 ....
The court upheld convictions for murder against the appellants, affirming that eyewitness testimony, supported by corroborative evidence, was reliable, and distinctions made in witnesses did not affe....
Eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical evidence can establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt in murder cases involving conspiracy and unlawful assembly.
The eyewitness testimonies were credible and sufficient to establish the guilt of the appellants. The lack of a certificate under Section 65-B of the Indian Evidence Act rendered the CCTV footage ina....
The court upheld the conviction for murder based on credible eyewitness accounts, asserting that discrepancies did not undermine the prosecution's case.
The conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC was upheld based on credible eyewitness testimony and established motive, affirming the trial court's findings despite minor contradictions in evidence....
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