SHIVAPPA & ORS. versus STATE OF MYSORE

SHIVAPPA & ORS. versus STATE OF MYSORE

The possession of significant quantities of stolen goods by the accused shortly after the dacoity, coupled with the short time gap and circumstantial evidence, justifies the presumption that the accused were themselves the dacoits, not mere receivers of stolen property.

Parties
Appellants: Shivappa & Ors.; Respondent: State of Mysore
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
19 February 1970
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal partly allowed
Legal Topics
Dacoity, Presumption Arising From Possession of Stolen Property, Sentencing
Criminal Law Dacoity Presumption Arising From Possession of Stolen Property Sentencing

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Parties

Shivappa & Ors.

Appellants

State of Mysore

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether mere possession of stolen property shortly after dacoity supports presumption of participation in dacoity or only receipt of stolen property
  2. 2 Correct application of presumptions under s. 114 of the Indian Evidence Act

Ratio Decidendi

The possession of significant quantities of stolen goods by the accused shortly after the dacoity, coupled with the short time gap and circumstantial evidence, justifies the presumption that the accused were themselves the dacoits, not mere receivers of stolen property.

Court Disposition

Appeal partly allowed

Orders

  • Sentence reduced to three years' rigorous imprisonment
  • Sentence of fine of Rs. 1,000/- stands