Gouttam Hazira v. State
Case brief
What is this about?
Appellants convicted of kidnapping and robbery challenged their life imprisonment sentences. The High Court dismissed the appeals, finding the prosecution's case unreliable due to discrepancies and lack of corroboration, resulting in acquittal.
What did the court decide?
Appellants acquitted of charges including kidnapping and robbery, set at liberty if not detained for other cases.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
CRLA No.441 of 2012 & CRLA No.542 of 2012
CRLA No.441 of 2012
Goutam Hazira …… Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha …... Respondent
Advocate(s) appeared in this case :-
For Appellant : Mr. J. Kamila, Advocate
For Respondent : Mr. J. Katikia, Advocate
AND
CRLA No.542 of 2012
Anil Sony …… Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha …... Respondent
Advocate(s) appeared in this case :-
For Appellant : Mr. R.R. Rout, Advocate
For Respondent : Mr. J. Katikia, Advocate
CORAM : THE CHIEF JUSTICE JUSTICE B.P. ROUTRAY
JUDGMENT
7th September, 2021
B.P. Routray,J.
- Both the Appellants, Goutam Hajira and Anil Soni have been convicted by the learned Ad hoc Additional Sessions Judge, (F.T.C.-I), Balasore in Sessions Trial No.117/265 of 2010 for the commission of
CRLA No.441 of 2012 & CRLA No.542 of 2012
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Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the prosecution proved kidnapping and robbery charges against appellants beyond reasonable doubt.
Whether discrepancies in victim testimony and investigation justify acquittal.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Goutam Hazira
- appellant
Anil Sony
- respondent
State of Odisha
Coram
Case details
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