K B Mallikarjuna Swamy v. State of Karnataka by
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal revision against conviction and sentence by the Additional Senior Civil Judge and CJM at Hospet, affirmed on appeal. The High Court found the lower courts ignored material evidence, including medical evidence, and misread the identification of the assailant. Convictions and sentences were set aside and the petitioner was acquitted of all charges.
What did the court decide?
Conviction and sentence set aside; petitioner acquitted of all offences; bail bonds cancelled.