Supreme Court of India

Dhan Singh v. State of Haryana

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Reported as [2010] 8 S.C.R. 794
Bench Dr. B.S. Chauhan and Swatanter Kumar JJ.
Decided 22 July 2010

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What the Court ordered

We are of the considered view that the offence of the appellant could be altered from Section 302 to Section C 304 Part II of the IPC. Consequently, we hold the appellant guilty of offence under Section 304 Part II and award him rigorous imprisonment for a period of 10 years with fine of Rs. 20,000/ -. In default of payment of fine the accused shall undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of six months.

Judgment, page 17

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