Supreme Court of India
Somon v. State of Kerala
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What the Court ordered
In view of the above facts, in our opinion, ends of justice would be met if we convert conviction of the appellant herein from· an offence punishable under Section 302, IPC to an offence punishable under Section 304 Part I, IPC.
Judgment, page 9
From the headnote
Penal Code, 1860 - ss. 302 and 304 (Part I) - Six armed accused formed unlawful assembly with common object to kill deceased - Riot committed and injuries caused to deceased c resulting in his death - Previous enmity between parties - .., Conviction of accused no. 1 u/s 302 rlw s. 34 and others ul s. 147 and s. 148 respectively - High Court upheld conviction of accused no. 1 uls. 302 but acquittal of others extending them benefit of doubt - On appeal, held: None of the injuries '!<. were inflicted on the vital part of the body, though its combined effect was sufficient in ordinary course of
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