Sri Chikkegowda vs State Of Karnataka Etc
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Sri Chikkegowda vs State Of Karnataka Etc is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 7, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1213). Appellants convicted for culpable homicide and grievous hurt challenged the High Court's partial reversal of acquittal. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, finding the High Court correctly relied on eyewitness testimony and medical evidence that established the appellants' participation in a concerted attack resulting in murder. The bench comprised Justices Sandeep Mehta, Sanjay Karol and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 4 case citations.
Summary
Appellants convicted for culpable homicide and grievous hurt challenged the High Court's partial reversal of acquittal. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, finding the High Court correctly relied on eyewitness testimony and medical evidence that established the appellants' participation in a concerted attack resulting in murder.
What was the outcome of Sri Chikkegowda vs State Of Karnataka Etc?
Appellants convicted for culpable homicide and grievous hurt challenged the High Court's partial reversal of acquittal. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, finding the High Court correctly relied...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1213)