BABAN BANDU PATIL versus STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

BABAN BANDU PATIL versus STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Considering the background facts and the sudden nature of the quarrel, the conviction under Section 304 Part I IPC is appropriate instead of Section 302 IPC.

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Parties
Appellant: Saban Bandu Patil; Respondent: State of Maharashtra
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
15 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal partly allowed. Conviction altered from Section 302 to Section 304 Part I IPC with custodial sentence of 10 years.
Legal Topics
Indian Penal Code Section 302, Indian Penal Code Section 304 Part I, Indian Penal Code Section 324, Indian Penal Code Section 34, Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, Sudden Fight
Criminal Law Indian Penal Code Section 302 Indian Penal Code Section 304 Part I Indian Penal Code Section 324 Indian Penal Code Section 34 Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC Sudden Fight

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Parties

Saban Bandu Patil

Appellant

State of Maharashtra

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction under Section 302 IPC is sustainable or if Section 304 Part I is more appropriate in the circumstances
  2. 2 Applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC
  3. 3 Distinction between Exception 1 and Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC

Ratio Decidendi

Considering the background facts and the sudden nature of the quarrel, the conviction under Section 304 Part I IPC is appropriate instead of Section 302 IPC.

Court Disposition

Appeal partly allowed. Conviction altered from Section 302 to Section 304 Part I IPC with custodial sentence of 10 years.

Orders

  • Conviction under Section 302 IPC set aside
  • Appellant convicted under Section 304 Part I IPC