mistake

Question 1

state of ap v venu gopal

Answer 1

1. a peson alleged of robbery found dead. hc claimed sec 79 will come to defence. sc convicted

Question 2

dakhi singh v state

Answer 2

Facts: Accused arrested the deceased (suspected of theft), used excessive force because he resisted, caused his death.
Held: He was not bound by law to do it. Section 46 of CrPC – Use all means to arrest but not one that causes death, unless the crime for which he is accused is punishable with life imprisonment or death.

Question 3

state of WB v Shew Mangal Singh

Answer 3

1. open fire on the command of superior. someone in mob died. not liable (contrast w charandas case- justified/legal)

Question 4

list cases related to mistake

Answer 4

1. state of ap v venu gopal
2. dakhi singh v state
3. state of WB v shew mangal singh
4. charandas case