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Gujarat High Court: “Evidence of Relatives Cannot be Brushed Aside Merely for Relationship” – Conviction for Murder under Section 302 Confirmed

Court’s Decision The Gujarat High Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, confirming the trial court’s judgment of life imprisonment. The Court…

Rawlaw August 21, 2025

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Allahabad High Court: “When the evidence of the star witness collapses, the foundation of the prosecution case also crumbles” – Conviction under Section 302 IPC Set Aside

Court’s Decision The Allahabad High Court set aside the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the charge…

Rawlaw August 21, 2025

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Madras High Court holds that when a defence witness testifies that the accused was not present at the scene of occurrence and such testimony is not discredited in cross-examination, it cannot be brushed aside — “Non-explanation of injuries on accused is a vital circumstance” — Conviction under Section 302 reversed

Court’s Decision The Madras High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the conviction and sentence imposed by the Trial Court under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The Court…

Rawlaw August 3, 2025

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction: “Material improvements in witness statements destroy the credibility of the prosecution” – Conviction under Section 302 Reversed Due to Glaring Inconsistencies in Evidence

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court set aside the conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, observing that the evidence of key prosecution witnesses was riddled with contradictions, material…

Rawlaw August 2, 2025