Shaikh Yakub Shaikh Khudboddin vs The State Of Maharashtra

ik-115577559 Bombay High Court 29 November 2024 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.961 OF 2023; CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 1292 OF 2024 • 36 min read

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Case Significance

Shaikh Yakub Shaikh Khudboddin vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated November 29, 2024 (citation: ik-115577559). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 302 IPC for murdering his wife by throttling at their home in Beed, having suspected her chastity. The circumstantial evidence established motive (suspicion of wife's character), homicidal death at the marital home, and discovery of the body at the appellant's instance, forming a complete chain pointing to his guilt. The Aurangabad Bench dismissed the appeal, confirming the conviction and life imprisonment sentence. The bench comprised Justices Neeraj P. Dhote and R.G. Avachat. The judgment was delivered by Justice Neeraj P. Dhote. Counsel appearing: S. G. Ladda (counsel for appellant), S. S. Ladda (counsel for appellant), Uma S. Bhosale (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 302 IPC for murdering his wife by throttling at their home in Beed, having suspected her chastity. The circumstantial evidence established motive (suspicion of wife's character), homicidal death at the marital home, and discovery of the body at the appellant's instance, forming a complete chain pointing to his guilt. The Aurangabad Bench dismissed the appeal, confirming the conviction and life imprisonment sentence.

What was the outcome of Shaikh Yakub Shaikh Khudboddin vs The State Of Maharashtra?

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 302 IPC for murdering his wife by throttling at their home in Beed, having suspected her chastity. The circumstantial evidence established motive ...

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