PARA SEENAIAH & ANR. versus STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ANR.

PARA SEENAIAH & ANR. versus STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ANR.

The High Court rightly accepted the deceased's statement (Ex.P25) as corroborated by the evidence of eyewitnesses and medical evidence of injuries; convictions of A-2 and A-4 under Section 326 IPC and of A-1 under Section 324 IPC and the sentences imposed are justified and the appeals are dismissed.

Parties
Appellant(s): Para Seenaiah & Anr.; Respondent(s): State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
10 May 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal to the Supreme Court From Judgment and Order Dated 28.12.2010 of the High Court of Judicature at Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Assault, Homicide, Dying Declaration, Corroboration of Evidence, Sentence
Penal Code, 1860 Criminal Law Evidence Assault Homicide Dying Declaration Corroboration of Evidence Sentence

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Parties

Para Seenaiah & Anr.

Appellant(s)

State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr.

Respondent(s)

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal to the Supreme Court From Judgment and Order Dated 28.12.2010 of the High Court of Judicature at Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the statement of the deceased (Ex.P25) could be relied upon and was corroborated by eyewitnesses
  2. 2 Whether the injuries proved were the cause of death
  3. 3 Whether convictions under Sections 326 and 324 IPC and the sentences imposed were justified

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court rightly accepted the deceased's statement (Ex.P25) as corroborated by the evidence of eyewitnesses and medical evidence of injuries; convictions of A-2 and A-4 under Section 326 IPC and of A-1 under Section 324 IPC and the sentences imposed are justified and the appeals are dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • Appeals dismissed by the Supreme Court
  • Conviction of A-2 and A-4 under Section 326 IPC and sentence of rigorous imprisonment for three years and fine of Rs.500 each affirmed (default imprisonment three months).