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of <h1>Supreme Court Upholds Conviction & Sentences, Emphasizes Witness Credibility</h1> <h3>Shri Ram and Ors. Versus State of U.P.</h3> The Supreme Court confirmed the conviction and death sentence of Sia Ram under Section 302 of the Penal Code and sentenced Violet to life imprisonment. ... - Issues:1. Conviction and sentence of Sia Ram and Violet challenged in High Court.2. Appeal filed by State of U.P. against acquittal of Shri Ram, Ram Chander, and Ramesh.3. Consideration of evidence and circumstances in the murder case of Kunwar Singh.Analysis:1. The judgment pertains to two appeals challenging the conviction and sentence of Sia Ram and Violet by the High Court. The incident involved the murder of Kunwar Singh, where Sia Ram was convicted under Section 302 of the Penal Code and sentenced to death, while Violet was convicted under Section 302 read with Section 109 and sentenced to life imprisonment. The State of U.P. also filed an appeal against the acquittal of Shri Ram, Ram Chander, and Ramesh. The High Court confirmed the conviction of Sia Ram and Violet, and convicted Shri Ram under Section 302 read with Section 109, sentencing him to life imprisonment.2. The murder occurred when Kunwar Singh was confronted by Sia Ram and his companions, resulting in Kunwar Singh being shot by Sia Ram. The evidence provided by Brijendra Singh Yadav, a witness, clearly implicated Sia Ram in the murder, leading to his conviction. The courts found no reason to reject this crucial evidence, confirming Sia Ram's guilt based on the witness testimony.3. In the case of Violet, the only role attributed to her was shouting a warning upon seeing Kunwar Singh. The courts accepted this evidence, although doubts were raised about her active participation in facilitating the murder. The legal analysis focused on the requirement of intentional aiding for abetment under Section 107 of the Penal Code, emphasizing the need for active complicity to establish guilt. The judgment highlighted the lack of concrete evidence implicating Violet in the murder plot.4. The judgment also addressed the appeal against the acquittal of Shri Ram, emphasizing the importance of considering all evidence and circumstances. The court noted that Shri Ram had requested an identification parade, which was denied, raising doubts about the reliability of witness testimonies. The court found inconsistencies in the witness accounts, particularly regarding Shri Ram's involvement, leading to the decision to acquit him based on insufficient evidence.5. Ultimately, the Supreme Court dismissed Sia Ram's appeal, confirming his conviction and sentence. However, the appeals of Violet and Shri Ram were allowed, leading to their acquittal and immediate release. The detailed analysis of the evidence and legal principles underscored the importance of establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and the need for consistent and reliable witness testimonies in criminal cases.
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