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september 2006

Supreme Court of India · 2006-09-21

Khambam Raja Reddy & Anr vs Public Prosecutor, High Court Of Andhra ...

Citation / case number
AIR 2006 SUPREME COURT 3236
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Khambam Raja Reddy & Anr
Respondent
Public Prosecutor, High Court Of Andhra ...
Author
Altamas Kabir
Bench
A.K. Mathur, Altamas Kabir

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Khambam Venkatramana Reddy, establishing that the prosecution successfully proved the elements of homicide through eyewitness testimonies and medical evidence. The Court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence from witnesses, including the deceased's widow and father, and affirmed that the accused's motive stemming from familial rivalry was adequately demonstrated. The appeal against the conviction was dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment.

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