Case Details:

Criminal Appeal No. 1568 of 2013
Decided on: May 30, 2025
Judges: Justice Surya Kant, Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh

Background and Procedural History:

1. Trial Court:
   The appellant, Chetan, was convicted by the Fast Track Court-II & Additional Sessions Judge, Belgaum, under:
   Section 302 IPC (Murder) – Life imprisonment.
   Section 404 IPC (Misappropriation of property) – 1-year rigorous imprisonment.
   Sections 3 & 5 of the Arms Act, 1959 (Unlawful possession/use of firearms) – 1-year and 3-year imprisonment, respectively.

2. High Court:
   The Karnataka High Court (Dharwad Bench) upheld the conviction in Criminal Appeal No. 666/2007.

3. Supreme Court Appeal:
   Chetan appealed to the Supreme Court, challenging the concurrent findings of the courts below.

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