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The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that both accused trafficked 136.55 kg of cannabis sativa, with the chain of custody intact, credible identification, and corroborated oral admissions; defense arguments were unsubstantiated and alibi was an afterthought.
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The appellants were lawfully convicted as they were found in possession of government trophies at the scene, the absence of the weighing machine as an exhibit was not fatal since the valuation report was admitted, all appellants are principal offenders regardless of specific roles, and the presence of an independent witness (PW9) sufficed. The trial court's analysis, though not detailed, was sufficient and any lacuna was cured by the appellate court's review.
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The court found that the appellant was entrusted with the complainant's goods as an agent, failed to account for or return the proceeds, and the evidence established dishonest intent. The appellant's defenses were not credible or properly raised. The conviction and sentence for stealing by agent were upheld.
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The High Court upheld a grievous harm conviction, finding the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, but reduced the sentence from five years to two.
The appellant failed to properly raise the defense of alibi as required by law, and was reliably identified by PW5 at the scene. The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Conviction and sentence upheld.
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The High Court partly allowed a criminal appeal, quashing convictions on counts involving defective wildlife-related charges, but upheld the first count.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal against an arson conviction, finding the prosecution evidence uncorroborated, contradictory, and one witness improperly admitted.
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