Ram Singar Singh vs State
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Case Significance
Ram Singar Singh vs State is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 28, 2025 (citation: ik-66183258). The appellant, an Army Guard, was convicted under Section 302 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act for fatally shooting Lance Naik Kanhaiya Lal with a rifle while on duty on 26.08.1996, motivated by revenge after being beaten by the deceased earlier that day. The Division Bench found all ingredients of murder established — motive, opportunity, recovery of the weapon, and eyewitness testimony. The conviction and sentence of life imprisonment were upheld and the appeal was dismissed. The bench comprised Justices Subramonium Prasad and Vimal Kumar Yadav. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav. Counsel appearing: Aashneet Singh (counsel for respondent), Gunjan Sinha Jain (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellant, an Army Guard, was convicted under Section 302 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act for fatally shooting Lance Naik Kanhaiya Lal with a rifle while on duty on 26.08.1996, motivated by revenge after being beaten by the deceased earlier that day. The Division Bench found all ingredients of murder established — motive, opportunity, recovery of the weapon, and eyewitness testimony. The conviction and sentence of life imprisonment were upheld and the appeal was dismissed.
What was the outcome of Ram Singar Singh vs State?
The appellant, an Army Guard, was convicted under Section 302 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act for fatally shooting Lance Naik Kanhaiya Lal with a rifle while on duty on 26.08.1996, motivated by rev...
Judgment
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