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In the appeal concerning the killing of Sheomurat, which Supreme Court decision explained that prior…

In Rishideo Pande, the Court explained that prior concert is necessary and the interval between its formation and the act may be short. It inferred shared intention from the…

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In the appeal concerning the killing of Sheomurat, which Supreme Court decision explained that prior concert under section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 need not precede the criminal act by a long interval?

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In Rishideo Pande, the Court explained that prior concert is necessary and the interval between its formation and the act may be short. It inferred shared intention from the circumstances of Sheomurat's killing.

Shreekantiah discussed preliminary planning and participation, including the possibility of planning at the scene. It was a different prosecution.

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Option A

In Rishideo Pande, the Court explained that prior concert is necessary and the interval between its formation and the act may be short. It inferred shared intention from the circumstances of Sheomurat's killing.

Option B

Shreekantiah discussed preliminary planning and participation, including the possibility of planning at the scene. It was a different prosecution.

Option C

Barendra Kumar Ghose was the Privy Council appeal arising from the fatal shooting during a post office robbery.

Option D

Mahbub Shah was a Privy Council case distinguishing shared intention from similar intentions. It was a different killing.

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