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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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Delhi High Court Modifies Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide, Citing Absence of Premeditation—”Fatal Blow in Drunken Altercation Does Not Constitute Murder”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court modified the appellants’ conviction from murder (Section 302 IPC) to culpable homicide not amounting to murder (Section 304 Part II IPC). The court ruled…

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