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Elderly Man Using “Lathi” Not A Weapon: Punjab & Haryana HC Modifies 100-Yr-Old's Murder Conviction To Culpable Homicide Not Amounting To Murder
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has altered a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, ruling that an elderly man using a lathi for support is not a weapon. The court emphasized the need for considering the circumstances of the case. This decision clarifies the definition of a weapon. The ruling clarifies the legal framework for homicide.
