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Supreme Court of India · 2026-02-17

Gudipalli Siddhartha Reddy vs State C.B.I

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Gudipalli Siddhartha Reddy
Respondent
State C.B.I
Author
Rajesh Bindal
Bench
Rajesh Bindal

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the appellate and revision judgments concerning the conviction of the appellant under Sections 306 and 309 of the IPC. The High Court reduced the sentence for Section 306 to two years but increased the fine, while maintaining the conviction. The Court analyzed whether the evidence supported the conviction and the appropriateness of the sentences, ultimately upholding the High Court's modifications. The case underscores the Court's role in reviewing sentencing and conviction validity in criminal appeals.

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