The incident occurred on August 2, 2015, when the man, Namdeo Ramchandra Chormule, under the influence of alcohol, quarreled with his wife Rani and poured rat poison into her mouth. Medical evidence confirmed the presence of poison in the victim's stomach wash and the seized bottle.
Here are the important points of the case:
1. Lack of premeditation: The court found that the appellant did not pre-plan or pre-mediate the act of pouring rat poison into his wife's mouth.
2. No intent to kill: The court noted that the appellant's immediate assistance in taking his wife to the hospital indicated a lack of intent to kill.
3. Culpable homicide, not murder: The court convicted the appellant of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, a lesser charge than attempted murder.
4. Influence of alcohol: The appellant was under the influence of alcohol during the quarrel.
5. Previous incident: The case referenced a previous incident where the appellant allegedly attempted to pour kerosene on his wife, but he had been acquitted of that charge.
6. Sentencing: The appellant was sentenced to time served, having already been in custody for five years and six months.
7. Conviction under Section 504 IPC upheld The court upheld the conviction under Section 504 IPC for intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace.
8. Immediate release: The court ordered the appellant's immediate release, provided he is not required in any other cases.
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