Judgment · Supreme Court
Case at a glance
Provisions considered
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 ss. 34, 202, 302
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 s. 174
Judgment
1.3 In the instant case, the circumstances highlighted by the trial Court cumulatively pointed out unerringly the appellant to be guilty of the offence. Besides, presence of b.lood on the door shows that deceased tried to go out H 970 SUPREME COURT REPORTS [2008] 11 S.C.R. A and this is a very vital circumstance; the finding of bro- ken bangles on the spot show that there was a struggle; smell of kerosene was found on the lungi which was worn by A-1 and which was seized. Some parts of skin and flesh were also found on the lungi giving smell of kerosene. B Small pieces of flesh were also found on the doors panel . as also on the wooden panel of cot. As rightly noted by the trial Court and the High Court, no match box was found at the spot where body was found though some burnt '.match sticks were found; and the match box was found c in the kitchen. [para 17] [978-H; 979-A-C-D]
1.4 On consideration of the materials on record in the background of evidence adduced, the inevitable conclu- sion is that the appeal is without merit. (para 17] {979-E] [) E F G Case Law Reference:
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