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Supreme Court of India · 2025-05-23

Sakhawat vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Sakhawat
Respondent
The State Of Uttar Pradesh
Author
Abhay S. Oka
Bench
Abhay S Oka

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 302 and 307 read with Section 34 of the IPC, affirming the life sentences awarded by the High Court. The case was based on eyewitness testimonies and forensic evidence linking the accused to the crime scene. The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to establish their guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the appellants' criminal liability for the offences committed.

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