Supreme Court of India
Santhanam v. State of Tamil Nadu
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PENAL CODE, 1860: c s. 304 (Part-I) - Accused with a wooden log causing injuries on head of his rival - Resulting in victim's death - Conviction by trial court u/s 302 - Affirmed by High court - Plea that occurrence took place during the course of altercation - Held: Proper conviction would be uls 304 (Part - -( -I) - Accused convicted accordingly - Custodial sentence of 10 years would meet the ends of justice. ss. ~99 and 300 - Distinction between - Explained.…
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- 2024 Tej Bhan (d) through Lr. & Ors. v. Ram Kishan (d) through Lrs. & Ors.
- 2023 Yadaiah and Anr. v. State of Telangana and Others
- 2013 Mohit Alias Sonu and Another v. State of U.P. and Another
- 2012 Manharibhai Muljibhai Kakadia & Anr. v. Shaileshbhai Mohanbhai Patel & Ors.
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