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december 2000

Supreme Court of India · 2000-12-04

Bhaylubhai Chimanbhai Kukana vs State Of Gujarat

Citation / case number
AIRONLINE 2000 SC 855
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Bhaylubhai Chimanbhai Kukana
Respondent
State Of Gujarat
Author
B.N. Agarwal
Bench
B.N. Agarwal

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order regarding the appellant's conviction under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, finding the High Court's decision to be cryptic and lacking a proper examination of evidence. The Court emphasized that an appellate court must adhere to legal standards in reviewing evidence. Consequently, the Supreme Court directed the High Court to dispose of the appeal within three months, thereby allowing the appellant's appeal.

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