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Supreme Court of India · 2016-12-14

SHAMA vs STATE OF HARYANA

Citation / case number
SC 2009/21354
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
SHAMA
Respondent
STATE OF HARYANA
Author
Abhay Manohar Sapre

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the trial court's findings that the prosecution established the case beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the admissibility of dying declarations as per Section 32(1) of the Evidence Act, 1872. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the lower courts.

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