Rajiv@Monu vs The State (Nct Of Delhi) & Anr.
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Case Significance
Rajiv@Monu vs The State (Nct Of Delhi) & Anr. is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 28, 2024 (citation: ik-98594237). Rajiv @ Monu appealed his conviction under Section 302/34 IPC and life imprisonment for a murder at Bharat Nagar. The court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant, finding that the prosecution's case rested primarily on the testimony of a single eyewitness whose identification was unreliable, and the recovery of the murder weapon was also doubtful. The compensation order for the victim remained in force. The bench comprised Justices Amit Sharma and Prathiba M. Singh. The judgment was delivered by Justice Amit Sharma. Counsel appearing: Aman Usman (counsel for respondent), Anu Narula (counsel for appellant), Sruthi (counsel for appellant).
Summary
Rajiv @ Monu appealed his conviction under Section 302/34 IPC and life imprisonment for a murder at Bharat Nagar. The court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant, finding that the prosecution's case rested primarily on the testimony of a single eyewitness whose identification was unreliable, and the recovery of the murder weapon was also doubtful. The compensation order for the victim remained in force.
What was the outcome of Rajiv@Monu vs The State (Nct Of Delhi) & Anr.?
Rajiv @ Monu appealed his conviction under Section 302/34 IPC and life imprisonment for a murder at Bharat Nagar. The court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant, finding that the prosecution...
Judgment
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