RAMASHRAY YADAY AND ORS. versus STATE OF BIHAR

The prosecution established the appellants’ participation in the crime beyond reasonable doubt based on unimpeachable eye-witness testimony of PW12, corroborated by independent witnesses and consistent medical evidence. Testimony of PW12 is reliable, and there is no infirmity that would warrant interference with the conviction.

Parties: Appellant: Ramashray Yadav and Ors.; Respondent: State of Bihar
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 08 November 2005
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal From Conviction Affirmed by the Patna High Court
Outcome: Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentences affirmed.
Legal Topics: Murder, Evidence, Solitary Witness, Corroboration, Hostile Witness

Criminal Law Murder Evidence Solitary Witness Corroboration Hostile Witness

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Parties

Ramashray Yadav and Ors.

Appellant

State of Bihar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal From Conviction Affirmed by the Patna High Court

Legal Issues

1 Whether the conviction of the appellants for murder can be sustained on the basis of the solitary testimony of PW12, supported by corroborative evidence from other witnesses and medical evidence, despite several hostile witnesses.

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentences affirmed.

Orders

Appellants shall undergo sentences as awarded by the Second Additional Sessions Judge, Hilsa, Nalanda.