#domestic homicide

The Allahabad High Court reduced a conviction from murder (Section 302 IPC) to culpable homicide (Section 304 Part II IPC) in a domestic dispute case, holding that the absence of premeditation and the heat of passion during a sudden quarrel negated the intention required for murder. The ruling underscores the critical distinction between Sections 302 and 304 Part II IPC in domestic homicide cases.

Bombay High Court upholds murder conviction under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing burden on accused to explain death occurring in his custody.