DEO NARAIN versus STATE OF U.P.

DEO NARAIN versus STATE OF U.P.

Due to lack of specific evidence attributing a significant role to the appellant and only small abrasions found, in the context of admitted animosity and possibility of false implication, the appellant is acquitted giving him the benefit of doubt.

Parties
Appellant: Deo Narain; Respondent: State of U.P.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
28 July 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome
Appeal allowed; acquittal
Legal Topics
Double Murder, Conviction, False Implication, Benefit of Doubt, Unlawful Assembly
Criminal Law Double Murder Conviction False Implication Benefit of Doubt Unlawful Assembly

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Parties

Deo Narain

Appellant

State of U.P.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant Deo Narain was rightly convicted under Section 302/149 of the Penal Code for alleged involvement in the double murder
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's participation was established beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

Due to lack of specific evidence attributing a significant role to the appellant and only small abrasions found, in the context of admitted animosity and possibility of false implication, the appellant is acquitted giving him the benefit of doubt.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; acquittal

Orders

  • Appellant acquitted
  • Appellant to be released forthwith if not wanted in any other case