CHANDRA BONIA versus STATE OF ASSAM

CHANDRA BONIA versus STATE OF ASSAM

The extra-judicial confession was made in a reliable context soon after the murder, corroborated by consistent statements and the recovery of the murder weapon at the instance of the accused; thus, the prosecution case was proved beyond reasonable doubt.

Parties
Appellant: Chandra Sonia; Respondent: State of Assam
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
30 March 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Final Order
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld.
Legal Topics
Extra Judicial Confession, Double Murder, Evidence, Conviction
Criminal Law Extra Judicial Confession Double Murder Evidence Conviction

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Parties

Chandra Sonia

Appellant

State of Assam

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Final Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction can be sustained solely on basis of extra-judicial confession and recovery of murder weapon.

Ratio Decidendi

The extra-judicial confession was made in a reliable context soon after the murder, corroborated by consistent statements and the recovery of the murder weapon at the instance of the accused; thus, the prosecution case was proved beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Fee of Amicus Curiae fixed at Rs. 7000/-