JAGDISH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Jagdish under Section 304 Part II and Section 323 IPC, affirming the Trial Court's judgment which sentenced him to five years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2000 for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and one year for causing simple injuries. The Court found that the injuries inflicted were sufficient to cause death in the ordinary course of nature, thus establishing the necessary intent under Section 304 Part II IPC. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower court's findings and sentence.