Yunis v Reginam
Yunis v Reginam (Criminal 'Appeal No. 175 of; 1955) [1955] EACA 354 (1 January 1955)
The Court held that although the trial Judge failed to read the post-mortem report, which indicated only a cut on the upper portion of the ear rather than complete severance, this omission did not materially affect the outcome. The deposition of the medical witness, including the report, was admitted at trial and should have been considered. However, the other evidence established beyond doubt that the appellant inflicted two deep stab wounds on the deceased and suffered no injury herself. The circumstances did not bring the case within exception 4 to section 300 of the Indian Penal Code, as…
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- Murder
- Culpable Homicide
- Admissibility Of Evidence
- Exception To Murder
- Medical Evidence