Facts:
The prosecution alleged that the victim-complainant was accosted by three boys armed with weapons, who extorted Rs. 30,000/- from him.
The police apprehended all three accused, and they confessed to committing the robbery.
The Trial Court found all three accused guilty of robbery with an attempt to cause grievous hurt and sentenced them accordingly.
The High Court dismissed the ...
Facts:
The appellant-accused was convicted for offenses under Section 498A, Section 304B, Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code, and Section 3 and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and additional sentences of 5 years and 3 years. During the appeal's pendency before the High Court, the appellant sought bail under Section 389 of the CrPC. The High C...
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