SAMSUDDHIN SHEIKH versus STATE OF GOA

Considering the factual background and the legal principles governing 'sudden fight' under s.300 Exception 4, the appellant is to be convicted under s.304 Part I IPC, not s.302 r.w. s.34 IPC, and a custodial sentence of 10 years would meet the ends of justice.

Parties: Appellant: Samsuddhin Sheikh; Respondent: State of Goa
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 26 November 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Final Appeal
Outcome: Appeal partly allowed; conviction altered from s.302 r.w. s.34 to s.304 Part I IPC; sentence of 10 years' imprisonment imposed.
Legal Topics: Murder, Culpable Homicide, Sudden Fight, Indian Penal Code S.300 Exception 4, Indian Penal Code S.302 R.w. S.34, Indian Penal Code S.304 Part I

Criminal Law Murder Culpable Homicide Sudden Fight Indian Penal Code S.300 Exception 4 Indian Penal Code S.302 R.w. S.34 Indian Penal Code S.304 Part I

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Parties

Samsuddhin Sheikh

Appellant

State of Goa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Final Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant should be convicted under s.302 r.w. s.34 IPC or under s.304 Part I IPC, considering the factual background and applicability of s.300 Exception 4

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal partly allowed; conviction altered from s.302 r.w. s.34 to s.304 Part I IPC; sentence of 10 years' imprisonment imposed.

Orders

Conviction under s.302 r.w. s.34 IPC set aside.
Appellant convicted under s.304 Part I IPC.