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STATE VS PINTU @ PRAVEEN SINGH AND ORS.

Rajasthan High Court · 28 Mar 2026

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Court
Rajasthan High Court
Bench
Jodhpur
Date
28 Mar 2026
Citation / case number
CRLA / 560 / 2008

Summary

The State challenged the acquittal under Sections 302 and 498-A IPC, while the accused challenged his conviction under Section 304 Part I IPC. HELD- A single blow, without premeditation or intention to cause death, but with knowledge that it was likely to cause death, attracts Section 304 Part II IPC. The State’s appeal was dismissed; the accused’s conviction was altered and he was sentenced to seven years’ rigorous imprisonment. All pending applications stand disposed of.

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