Jage Ram & Ors. Vs. State of Haryana
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 307 , The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Section 357 (2)
Attempt to Murder - Reduction in Sentence - Compensation - Having regard to the weapon used for causing the head injuries, nature of injuries, injury and the severity of the blows, courts below recorded concurrent findings convicting the 2nd appellant under Section 307 IPC -The conviction of the second appellant under Section 307 IPC held to be unassailable - Occurrence was of the year 1994 when the complainant party was cutting pullas, the accused asked them not to cut the pullas which resulted in the wordy altercation - In the heat of passion, the accused have caused injuries to the complainant party - The second accused is in custody for more than three years - Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case the period of sentence of five years reduced to three years i.e. already undergone apart from directing the second appellant to pay compensation of Rs. 7,50,000/- to injured.
Topic(s)-Attempt to Murder - Compensation to victim granted