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january 2007

Supreme Court of India · 2007-01-08

RAMKISAN vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Citation / case number
SC 2006/10566
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
RAMKISAN
Respondent
STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
Author
ARIJIT PASAYAT
Bench
S.H. KAPADIA DR. ARIJIT PASAYAT

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Mohan Gavane, affirming the trial court's decision despite the acquittal of co-accused. The Court found that the evidence presented by eyewitnesses was credible and consistent, establishing the appellant's direct involvement in the crime. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony in corroborating the prosecution's case, leading to the dismissal of the appeal against the conviction.

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