State Of Goa and Anr vs Smt. S.A. Abdul Karim Etc. Etc

WITH CIVIL APPEAL NOS. 5232-33 OF 1996 [Arising out of SLP (C) No.7233-34 of 1994] AND C.A. NOs. 5234-36 of 1996 @ SLP (C) Nos. 7546 of 1994,8457 of 1994 [CC 24822] & 8458 of 1994 [CC 24835] O R D E R Delay condoned.

Leave granted. We have heard learned counsel on both sides.

The controversy raised in this case is covered by the judgment of this Court in Babua Ram & Ors. v. State of U. P. & Anr. [(1995) 2 SCC 689].

Following the judgment, the appeals are allowed, but, in the circumstances, without costs.