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Patna High Court Modifies Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide and Orders Immediate Release Considering Long Incarceration, Lack of Preplanned Intention, Land Dispute Context, and Proportionality in Sentencing

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court altered the conviction of the appellants from murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 of IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder…

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Rawlaw July 6, 2025

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Karnataka High Court Modifies Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide, Citing Sudden Provocation—”Heat of Passion Without Premeditation Warrants Lesser Punishment”

Court’s Decision The High Court of Karnataka overturned the trial court's conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC (murder) and instead convicted him under Section 304 Part II IPC…

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Rawlaw February 17, 2025

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