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december 2007

Supreme Court of India · 2007-12-06

ABDUL GAFUR vs STATE OF ASSAM

Citation / case number
SC 2006/27227
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
ABDUL GAFUR
Respondent
STATE OF ASSAM
Author
ARIJIT PASAYAT
Bench
D.K. JAIN DR. ARIJIT PASAYAT

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 395 and Section 397 IPC for robbery and dacoity, affirming the High Court's decision which dismissed their appeal. The Court emphasized the sufficiency of witness testimonies in establishing the guilt of the accused, who were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines. The judgment reinforced the importance of thorough judicial review in criminal appeals, particularly regarding the adequacy of the High Court's reasoning in affirming lower court convictions.

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