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september 1996

Supreme Court of India · 1996-09-13

DEVINDER vs STATE OF HARYANA

Citation / case number
SC 1987/69116
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
DEVINDER
Respondent
STATE OF HARYANA
Author
M.K. MUKHERJEE
Bench
S.P.KURDUKAR M.K.MUKHERJEE

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, 1959, along with Section 6 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1985 (TADA). The Court found that the appellant, after being insulted by the deceased, returned with a knife and fatally attacked him, establishing intent and premeditation. The Court confirmed the lower court's findings and dismissed the appeal, affirming the sentence imposed.

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