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Supreme Court of India · 2013-05-29

Bhadragiri Venkata Ravi vs Public Prosecutor H/C Of A.P

Citation / case number
AIR 2013 SC (CRIMINAL) 1827
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Bhadragiri Venkata Ravi
Respondent
Public Prosecutor H/C Of A.P
Author
B.S. Chauhan
Bench
Dipak Misra, B.S. Chauhan

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Ratna Kumari, reversing the Sessions Court's acquittal. The Court emphasized the significance of the dying declarations recorded under Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act, which were consistent and credible, establishing the appellant's culpability. The Court affirmed the life sentence imposed by the High Court, highlighting the gravity of the offense and the need for justice in cases of domestic violence.

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