Site navigation

In Hansa Singh v State of Punjab (1976), the Supreme Court accepted that the accused lost self-control…

In Hansa Singh the Supreme Court accepted that the accused lost self-control on seeing the deceased sexually assault his son, so Exception 1 to IPC s.300 (grave and sudden…

Choose your answer

In Hansa Singh v State of Punjab (1976), the Supreme Court accepted that the accused lost self-control on seeing the deceased sexually assault his son. To which offence did the Court alter the murder conviction?

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer B

In Hansa Singh the Supreme Court accepted that the accused lost self-control on seeing the deceased sexually assault his son, so Exception 1 to IPC s.300 (grave and sudden provocation) applied. The conviction was altered from s.302 to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under s.304 Part II, and the sentence was reduced to the period already undergone. The killing was not treated as mere grievous hurt or as a negligent act.

Practice for these exams

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic