Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 421
📌 Paras 1-3
The appeals concerned convictions under Sections 147, 341, 326, 307, 323, and 302 read with Section 149 of the IPC, stemming from an incident where one person was allegedly killed and two others injured. Sixteen persons were initially charge-sheeted, with one dying during trial. The prosecution relied on eyewitness testimonies, alleging a concerted attack with deadly weapons. The defense contended that the investigation was flawed, citing a delayed FIR, inconsistencies in eyewitness accounts, lack of weapon recovery and forensic analysis, and unproven injuries.
📌 Paras 2-4
The core issue was the reliability and evidentiary value of the prosecution's evidence, particularly eyewitness testimonies and the investigation proce
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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