Supreme Court of India

Sheikh Rafi v. State of Andhra Pradesh and Anr.

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Bench S.B. Sinha and Markandey Ka Tju JJ.
Decided 24 April 2007

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Penal Code 1860-Ss. 300 "Thirdly" & 302-Murder-Accused chased deceased and then stabbed him with knife-19 injuries caused in quick succession-Injuries on vital body parts-Held; Knife was indiscriminately c used-Injuries were caused in a cruel and unusual manner-19 injuries caused in quick succession cannot be said to have been caused as a result of grave and sudden provocation-Very fact that so many injuries were caused in quick succession and particularly where the deceased being unarmed and in a helpless situation, is sufficient to indicate that s. 300 "Thirdly" was attracted-Charge of…

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