Periyasamy vs State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police
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Case Significance
Periyasamy vs State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police is a Supreme Court of India decision dated March 18, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-212). Two accused were convicted for double murder (Section 302 IPC, two counts) and attempted murder (Section 307 IPC, two counts) by the Sessions Court at Tiruchirapalli, confirmed by the Madras High Court. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and acquitted both appellants, finding that the prosecution's case was undermined by interested witnesses with inconsistencies, absence of independent witnesses, delay in FIR filing, interpolations on record, investigation lapses, and medical/scientific ev The bench comprised Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Sanjay Karol. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol.
Summary
Two accused were convicted for double murder (Section 302 IPC, two counts) and attempted murder (Section 307 IPC, two counts) by the Sessions Court at Tiruchirapalli, confirmed by the Madras High Court. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and acquitted both appellants, finding that the prosecution's case was undermined by interested witnesses with inconsistencies, absence of independent witnesses, delay in FIR filing, interpolations on record, investigation lapses, and medical/scientific evidence that did not support the prosecution's version.
What was the outcome of Periyasamy vs State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police?
Two accused were convicted for double murder (Section 302 IPC, two counts) and attempted murder (Section 307 IPC, two counts) by the Sessions Court at Tiruchirapalli, confirmed by the Madras High Cour...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-212)