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The judgment passed by the Privy Council in Mahboob Shah vs. Emperor case, became a landmark judgment as it differentiated between common intention and same intention. The judgment even in today's era is relevant and also of great importance. Barendra Kumar Ghosh v. King Emperor: Lord Sumner dismissed the appeal against the conviction and held that – “criminal acts means that unity of criminal behaviour which results in something for which an individual would be responsible, if it were all done by himself alone, that is, in criminal offence.” Nitya Sen v. State of West Bengal: It has therefore been proved beyond doubt that there was not only ample opportunity for a preconcert, but that the assailants, including the appellant, committed the murder of Chintamoni Ghosh in pursuance of a pre-concerted plan, in a cold-blooded manner. The High Court therefore rightly held that the prosecution had succeeded in proving that the murder as committed in furtherance of the common intention of the three accused who have been convicted and sentenced by both the courts below.
Which British official was responsible for the fatal attack on Lala Lajpat Rai?
Which river is the only natural water source that drains into a lake in the desert?
In which year, the British defeated the Marathas in Rohilkhand?
In which state of India, the ‘Cherchera Festival’ has been celebrated on the full moon night of the 'Paush' Hindu calendar month.
"Nua Khai - a harvest festival" is mainly celebrated in which state in India?
What thematic equity scheme did Kotak Mutual Fund launch?
Imphal is the capital of which state?
What is the value of the contract signed by the Ministry of Defence with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) for remote control guns?
What is the target year for the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) to achieve its objectives?
In the recent Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, Saurav Ghosal bagged the bronze medal in the event for____?