Supreme Court of India

Prabhu v. State of Madhya Pradesh.

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Reported as [2008] 16 S.C.R. 1095
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasa Vat, Dr. Mukundakam and Sharma JJ.
Decided 3 December 2008

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Penal Code, 1860: c s.326 r.w. s.34-Accused assaulted the victim with sharp weapons and appellant administered lathi blows on him - As a result victim died - Conviction under s.302 r. w. s.34 by trial Court - High Court altered conviction of appellant to s.326 r. w. s. 34 and sentenced him to undergo rigorous imprisonment for 10 years·- Correctness of - Held: Correct - However in peculiar facts of the case, sentence of 5 years rigorous ~- imprisonment would meet ends of justice - Sentence. I. I ss.325, 326 - Applicability of- Held: Size and sharpness of 'weapon decide whether it was dangerous

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