In Brief
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the murder of Dhanpal at Marina Beach on 1 July 2005. The victim's daughter, an eyewitness, identified the assailants in a Test Identification Parade and testified about the motive—a dispute over trust administration and religious ceremony frequency. Although the defense suggested she was not present (citing a missing card swipe), her testimony was credible. Finding no grounds to interfere, the Court dismissed both the criminal appeal and special leave petition.
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