P&H: Upholds Conviction in Robbery Case, Reduces Sentences to Seven Years

Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.394, 392, 397 — Robbery — Proof — Consistent and credible testimony of injured complainant and an eyewitness, corroborated by recovery of complainant’s motorcycle from appellants established beyond reasonable doubt that appellants committed robbery at gunpoint and inflicted simple injuries on complainant...

Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.394, 392, 397 — Robbery — Identification of accused — Independent eyewitness did not identify two appellants in Court — Injured complainant identified them and motorcycle taken during the incident was recovered from possession of appellants - Evidence established the connection between offence...

Arms Act, 1959, S.25 — Offence u/s 25 of Arms Act — Consistent testimony of complainant and eyewitness that appellant 'V' was armed with a firearm and was apprehended at the spot with firearm, established his possession of a country-made pistol - Conviction upheld. (Para 47)

Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.394, 397, 392, Arms Act, 1959, S.25 — Robbery - Sentence — Incident had occurred more than 23 and a half years earlier and appellants had not been prosecuted for any other offence during that period - Lenient view was warranted but minimum sentence prescribed...