News Delhi High Court Upholds Robbery Conviction Despite Small Knife; Holds ‘Deadly Weapon’ Under Section 397 IPC Depends on Use, Not Blade Dimensions RawlawAugust 6, 20265 min read
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News “Having held that Section 397 IPC is not attracted, the Trial Court could not have proceeded to frame a charge invoking the same provision”: Delhi High Court sets aside contradictory order on charge in robbery case, condones 398-day delay owing to peculiar procedural history, holds framing of conspiracy charge with Section 397 legally inconsistent where accused did not use weapon, and remands matter for fresh consideration after FSL report and Arms Act sanction RawlawJanuary 24, 20266 min read
News Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction Under Section 397 IPC (Robbery or Dacoity with Attempt to Cause Death or Grievous Hurt): “Recovery of a Weapon Is Not a Prerequisite for Conviction; Victim Testimony Found Reliable Despite Absence of Test Identification Parade (TIP)” RawlawNovember 30, 20244 min read
