Yacobu v. State by
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal against conviction for assault and attempted murder. High Court modified conviction from multiple IPC sections to Section 326 IPC alone due to lack of proof for murder and intimidation, and set aside prior sentences.
What did the court decide?
Conviction under Sections 341, 324, 307, and 506(2) IPC set aside. Appellant convicted under Section 326 IPC with two years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs.20,000.
What the court decided
Bail Slip.
The Appellant/Accused namely Yacobu @ Jaccob directed to be released on bail as per the order of this court dated 13.08.2010 made in M.P. No. 1/2010 Crl.A. No. 437/2010.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated: 20.06.2018
CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.PONGIAPPAN
Crl.A.No. 437 of 2010
Yacobu @ Jaccob .. Appellant
Vs.
State by the Inspector of Police, K3, Aminjikarai Police Station, Chennai
(Crime 770/2008)
..Respondent
Prayer: Criminal Appeal is filed under Section 374 (2) of Cr.P.C., against the judgment dated 19.07.2010 in
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the conviction under Sections 341, 324, 307, and 506(2) IPC should be modified to a conviction under Section 326 IPC alone.
Whether the prosecution proved intention to cause death for Section 307 IPC.
Whether the evidence supported the charge of criminal intimidation under Section 506(2) IPC.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Yacobu @ Jaccob
- respondent
State
Coram
R.PONGIAPPAN
Case details
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