BJS Preparation: Problematic Question Series: Penal Code, 1860
Question Three brothers decide to teach a lesson to Joy as he had attempted to molest their sister and when questioned, he insults and abused them in vulgar language in front of public. Hence, along with four friends, they conspire and decide to assault him, while he is in his house. All of them get armed with weapons like choppers, axe and clubs and go to his house. They forcibly enter the house and attack him. At that time Joy is carrying his three year old daughter in his arms. One of the accused in order to attack Joy snatches the child and throws it down on the ground. While falling, the head of the child hits grinding stone and it dies instantaneously. The three of the accused hold Joy and the other accused, attack him with weapons indiscriminately. When Joy falls down unconscious they leave the place. Then after Joy is taken to a hospital but while under treatment breathes his last. The post-mortem report indicate...
