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Supreme Court of India · 2012-10-18

SATBIR @ LAKHA vs STATE OF HARYANA

Citation / case number
SC 2009/20602
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
SATBIR @ LAKHA
Respondent
STATE OF HARYANA
Author
Fakkir Mohamed Ibrahim Kalifulla
Bench
FAKKIR MOHAMED IBRAHIM KALIFULLA SWATANTER KUMAR

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Sections 324 and 323 IPC, affirming that the injuries inflicted during the quarrel were serious and dangerous to life, thus justifying the charges. The Court emphasized that the use of a knife in the altercation constituted a grave offense, and the High Court's confirmation of the lower court's decision was deemed appropriate. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that serious bodily harm in a public altercation warrants stringent legal consequences.

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