Case Note & Summary
The case involved an appeal by the accused-appellant against his conviction for the murder of his 15-day-old child. The Additional Sessions Judge, Nanded, had found him guilty under Sections 302, 201, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, sentencing him to life imprisonment and fines. The prosecution's case was based on the testimony of Sonerabi, the child's mother, who stated that the accused killed the child by throttling in her presence. Following the marriage between Sonerabi and the accused, tensions arose when the accused insisted on killing the child, which Sonerabi opposed. On the morning of July 9, 1994, the accused committed the act, threatening Sonerabi to remain silent. After the incident, Sonerabi disclosed the matter to her brother, who filed the FIR. The post-mortem examination revealed grievous injuries consistent with throttling. The trial court and the High Court upheld the conviction, finding the evidence sufficient and credible. The Supreme Court, after hearing arguments from both sides, agreed with the lower courts' findings and dismissed the appeal, affirming the conviction and sentences imposed on the accused-appellant.
Headnote
A) Criminal Law - Murder - Conviction for Murder - Indian Penal Code, 1860, Sections 302, 201, 506 - The accused-appellant was convicted for the murder of his 15-day-old child, with evidence from the mother and corroboration from other witnesses. The court found the testimony of the mother consistent and credible, leading to the conclusion that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Held that the conviction was justified (Paras 1-3).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the conviction of the accused-appellant under Sections 302, 201, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code was justified based on the evidence presented.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused-appellant for the murder of his child under IPC Sections 302, 201, and 506, affirming the sentences imposed by the lower courts.
Law Points
- Murder
- Evidence
- Conviction
- IPC Sections 302
- 201
- 506
- Corroboration
- Testimony
