Supreme Court of India
Mohinder Pal and Others v. State of J & K
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What the Court ordered
We are of the considered view that the prosecution has failed to prove the case under Section 302 of the RPC beyond reasonable doubt.
Judgment, page 10
From the headnote
Ranbir Penal Code – s.300 Exception I, s.302 and Part I of s.304 – Grave and sudden provocation – Death of two persons, ‘J’ and ‘M’ – Seven accused – Allegation that accused No.1 and his sons forcibly detained ‘J’ and ‘M’ in their house and assaulted them which led to their death due to injuries – Sessions Judge acquitted accused nos.5 and 6 but convicted accused nos.1 to 4 and 7 u/s 302, 148 and 149 of RPC – High Court upheld the conviction – Accused no.1 died during pendency of appeal while accused no.2 went absconding – On appeal by accused nos.3, 4 and 7, held: From the materials placed…
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