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Supreme Court of India · 2023-03-28

Pulen Phukan And Ors. vs The State Of Assam

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Pulen Phukan And Ors.
Respondent
The State Of Assam
Author
Vikram Nath
Bench
Sanjay Karol, Vikram Nath, B.R. Gavai

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the convictions and sentences of accused under multiple IPC sections, including Section 302 for murder, upheld by the Gauhati High Court. The Court reviewed the procedural correctness and the evidence supporting the convictions, ultimately affirming the lower court's judgment. The appeal by some accused was dismissed, reinforcing the principles of criminal jurisprudence regarding evidence and sentencing. The case underscores the importance of adherence to procedural safeguards in criminal trials and the sufficiency of evidence for conviction.

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