In Brief
Two appellants were convicted of murder by the trial court and the conviction was upheld by the High Court based on eyewitness testimony. The appellants challenged the conviction, arguing the witness's evidence was unreliable and lacked corroborating proof. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction, holding that clear, consistent eyewitness testimony coupled with positive identification in the Test Identification Parade provides sufficient basis for conviction. The court rejected the appellants' contentions about missing duty records and the witness's conduct, finding no discrepancies in cross-examination that would undermine credibility. The appeal was dismissed and the conviction maintained.
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