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The prosecution has examined P.W.6, Manager of Andhra Bank, Trichy. His evidence shows that locker Nos. 122 and 32 were kept by Accused Nos. 2 and 4 jointly. These lockers were opened in presence of P.W. 23, the then Deputy Commissioner of Commercial Taxes by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vigilance on 2.9.1996 at about 2.30 p.m. Totally, there were 37 items of jewels and Ex. P 114. Search list was prepared and signed by P.W.23 and PW 6. PW 34 the proprietor of Devi Jewellers, Trichy states that Accused No. 2 purchased jewels through cash bills Ex. P. 202 to 214. The various dates of purchases are 16.12.1993, 24.1.1994, 28.1.1994, 18.3.1994, 31.3.1994, 28.7.1994, 28.11.1994, 26.12.1994, 10.2.1995, 28.2.1995, 20.3.1995 and 31.3.1995. Even as per the worksheet submitted by the defence, the total value of the jewels purchased by Accused No. 2 from M/s. Devi Jewellers is Rs. 8,88,086/-. Further, PW 50, the accountant of Combatore Jewellers has deposed that Accused No. 2 purchased jewels worth Rs. 84,250/- on 15.3.1995. The carbon copy of bill was marked as Ex.P.265. On the same day, jewels were purchased for Rs. 18,000/- as per Ex. P. 266. According to the witness on 25.3.1995, jewels for a value of Rs. 1,46,000/- were purchased as per Ex. P267, cash bill. Even as per worksheet filed by the defence from 15.3.1995 to 25.3.1995 jewels were purchased from PW 50 Combatore Jewellers for Rs. 3,08,250/-. When the above said evidence of PW 34 and PW 50 was put to A2 during the course of questioning her under Section 313 Cr.P.C. she admitted the above said purchase but failed to explain through what income she purchased those jewels. She only stated at the end of her examination that she purchased movable and immovable out of the gift cheques received by her through Accused No. 4.