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"On the material placed on the record it could not be held proved that Mr.B, had any intention of firing at Mr.A, He seems to have pulled the trigger without aiming at Mr.B, in a state of intoxication in order to see that by the gun-fire Mr.A, was prevented from leaving his place. It was wholly a rash and negligent act on Mr.B's, part or at the worst it was an act which would amount to man-slaughter. It could not be held to constitute an offence of murder. Mr.B, was therefore guilty of an offence under S-304-A, Penal Code and sentenced to imprisonmant already undergone by him.
MEERA PURI v STATE OF NAGALAND : 1971 Cri. LJ. 539 (ASSAM & NAGALAND)
Hock ann,