Man gets life imprisonment for murder near Pollachi in 2016
A district court in Coimbatore has sentenced a 54-year-old man to life imprisonment for a 2016 murder case near Pollachi. The conviction followed a fatal altercation where the victim suffered a head injury after being pushed by the accused.
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This report highlights the judicial process and the resolution of a long-standing criminal case, reinforcing the rule of law.
The Fifth Additional District Court in Coimbatore has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murder at Meenakshipuram near Pollachi in the district in 2016. The punishment, along with a fine of ₹1,100, was awarded to Sudhanandham (54) alias Papan of Meenakshipuram.
As per the prosecution case, Sudhanandham, who was under the influence of alcohol, picked a quarrel with Karthik (23) near Meenakshipuram railway gate on September 14, 2016. He assaulted and pushed Karthik, who suffered a grievous injury after his head hit against a stone on the ground. Though Karthik was admitted to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital for treatment, he succumbed to injuries.
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