Allowed
Chandrasekar v. State represented by
Madras HCCRL A/244/2024
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Criminal Appeals filed by an appellant against conviction and sentence for murder involving a solitary chance witness. The High Court acquitted the appellant, holding that investigation lapses, delayed FIR, lack of T.I.P. for key accused, and uncontemplated witness testimonies rendered the prosecution case unreliable and unsafe to sustain.
What did the court decide?
Conviction and sentence are set aside. Appellant is acquitted, directed to be released forthwith, and fine/bail bonds are refunded/discharged.