THAVISI vs STATE REP.BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE, T.N. — Crl.A. No. 1061/2005

Summary of Criminal Appeal No. 1061/2005 (Thavisi v. State) On 9 November 2006, the Supreme Court allowed Thavisi's appeal and set aside his conviction under Section 302/34 IPC for murder. Although Thavisi was convicted as the auto-rickshaw driver who facilitated the escape of two co-accused who killed the victim, the Court found insufficient evidence of his participation or shared intention to commit murder. The primary witness did not see Thavisi at the crime spot, and allegations in the FIR were not corroborated by courtroom evidence. The Court directed Thavisi's immediate release unless required in another case. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.