In Brief
The accused was convicted of murder (Section 302 IPC) for a single blow to the victim's head that proved fatal. On appeal, the Supreme Court examined the circumstances and noted that the accused had not come armed, delivered only one blow to a vital area, and refrained from inflicting further injuries despite opportunities. The Court converted the conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder (Section 304 Part I IPC) and, considering the appellant had already served nearly nine years in custody, remitted the sentence to time served. The appellant was directed to be released immediately unless required in another case."
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