Sunil @ Sonu vs State NCT Of Delhi 2024 INSC 727 – Murder Conviction Altered To S 304 IPC

Summary: Appeal against concurrent conviction in murder case – Partly allowing appeal, SC noted: the possibility of the offence being committed by the appellants without pre-meditation in a sudden fight in the heat of passion upon a sudden quarrel cannot be ruled out. There is nothing on record to show that the appellants have taken undue advantage or acted in a cruel or unusual manner- The conviction of the appellants under Section 302 of IPC altered to Part-I of Section 304 of IPC; The appellants sentenced to the period already undergone and are directed to be released forthwith if not required in any other case.