HEERA AND ANR. versus STATE OF RAJASTHAN

HEERA AND ANR. versus STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The accused were properly identified by prosecution witnesses, requisite formalities regarding Test Identification Parade were followed, and there was no substantive infirmity in the identification evidence; thus, the conviction was justified and the appeal dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Heera; Appellant: Nopa; Respondent: State of Rajasthan
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
20 June 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction, Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Test Identification Parade, Evidentiary Value, Identification of Accused, Section 395 IPC, Section 27, Evidence Act
Criminal Law Evidence Law Test Identification Parade Evidentiary Value Identification of Accused Section 395 IPC Section 27, Evidence Act

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Parties

Heera

Appellant

Nopa

Appellant

State of Rajasthan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction, Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction can be sustained in absence of valid Test Identification Parade
  2. 2 Whether identification evidence without parade is admissible
  3. 3 Evidentiary value of identification in court

Ratio Decidendi

The accused were properly identified by prosecution witnesses, requisite formalities regarding Test Identification Parade were followed, and there was no substantive infirmity in the identification evidence; thus, the conviction was justified and the appeal dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence of 10 years and Rs.2000/- fine each with default stipulation as imposed by the trial court maintained.
  • Appreciation recorded for Amicus Curiae.