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august 1996

Supreme Court of India · 1996-08-20

CHHOTU AND ANOTHER vs STATE OF HARYANA

Citation / case number
SC 1987/71152
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
CHHOTU AND ANOTHER
Respondent
STATE OF HARYANA
Author
KURDUKAR S.P.
Bench
KURDUKAR S.P.

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC for attempting to murder Rahu Ram. The Court found sufficient evidence, including eyewitness accounts, to establish the intent and actions of the accused, who confronted the victim with firearms. The sentence of three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine was affirmed, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense and the need for deterrence.

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