1. Heading of the Judgment

Criminal Law – Causation in Homicide Cases – Delayed Death Due to Medical Complications – Applicability of Section 302 vs. Section 307 IPC

Citation: Maniklal Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh, 2025 INSC 1107 (Supreme Court of India, decided on 12.09.2025).

2. Relevant Laws and Legal Provisions

• Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC):
  Section 299: Culpable Homicide
  Section 300: Murder
  Section 302: Punishment for Murder
  Section 307: Attempt to Murder

• Explanation 2 to Section 299 IPC: Deems a person to have caused death even if timely medical treatment could have prevented it.

3. Basic Details of the Case

• Parties:
  Appellant: Maniklal Sahu (convict-accused)
  Respondent: State of Chhattisgarh

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