Supreme Court of India

Md. Rafique @ Chachu v. State of West Bengal

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Reported as [2008] 16 S.C.R. 523
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat and Dr. Mukundakam Sharma JJ.
Decided 21 November 2008

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Penal Code, 1860: s.302 - Prosecution under ss. 302 & 398 - Eye­ witnesses to the occurrence injured - Corroboration by medical evidence - Conviction by trial Court - High . Court confirming conviction u/s 302 and acquitting the accused ul c s 398 - On appeal, held: Conviction· uls 302 is justified and o is not liable to be altered uls 304. s.300 /ause(3) - Scope of....: Discussed.; .. ss. 299 and 300 - 'Culpable Homicide' and 'murder' - . Distinction between - Discussed. Concession - Concession made before Court - In appeal, party denying to have made such concession - Held: Concession

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