LAWS(SC)-2009-5-28

SASHIKUMAR Vs. STATE OF TAMIL NADU

Decided On May 08, 2009
SASIKUMAR Appellant
V/S
STATE OF TAMIL NADU Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) Challenge in this appeal is to the judgment of a Division Bench of the Madras High Court upholding the conviction of the appellant for offences punishable under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (in short IPC) while setting aside the conviction in terms of Section 307, IPC. Appellant faced trial in the Court of Sessions, Vellore and was convicted in terms of Sections 302 and 307, IPC. He was acquitted of the charges relating to Section 498A, IPC.

(3.) On completion of investigation charge-sheet was filed and since accused pleaded innocence, trial was held.