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december 2002

Supreme Court of India · 2002-12-18

Kunhimodeenkutty & Ors vs State Of Kerala

Citation / case number
AIR 2003 SUPREME COURT 836
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Kunhimodeenkutty & Ors
Respondent
State Of Kerala
Author
K.G. Balakrishnan
Bench
K.G. Balakrishnan

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the accused A-7, A-8, and A-11, affirming the Kerala High Court's decision which found them guilty of murder during a politically motivated attack. The Court also confirmed the sentences for A-1, A-5, and A-6 under Sections 307 and 324 IPC. The judgment emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence in establishing the guilt of the accused in violent crimes, particularly in politically charged environments.

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