NAVAL KISHORE SINGH versus STATE OF BIHAR

NAVAL KISHORE SINGH versus STATE OF BIHAR

Prosecution evidence establishes appellant's role in causing fatal injury; absence of prejudice regarding Section 313 CrPC examination means conviction and sentence stands.

Parties
Appellant: N.K. Singh; Respondent: State of Bihar
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
04 August 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appellate Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Examination Under Section 313 Cr PC, Murder, Culpable Homicide
Criminal Law Examination Under Section 313 Cr PC Murder Culpable Homicide

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Parties

N.K. Singh

Appellant

State of Bihar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appellate Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction under Section 304 IPC was justified based on prosecution evidence
  2. 2 Whether examination of the accused under Section 313 CrPC was properly conducted and resulted in prejudice

Ratio Decidendi

Prosecution evidence establishes appellant's role in causing fatal injury; absence of prejudice regarding Section 313 CrPC examination means conviction and sentence stands.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of seven years imprisonment under Section 304 IPC upheld