In Brief
The appellant was convicted under Section 302 IPC (murder) of his real brother based on circumstantial evidence and an extra-judicial confession made before credible witnesses, corroborated by material recovery. The Trial Court sentenced him to life imprisonment; the High Court upheld the conviction. The Supreme Court found no reason to interfere, noting that both courts carefully examined the evidence and concluded only the appellant could have caused the death. The Court dismissed the appeal but directed the State to consider premature release after 14 years including remission as a special case."
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