Knife Is a ‘Deadly Weapon’ Irrespective of Its Dimensions, Recovery Not Essential to Attract Offence Under Section 397 IPC: Delhi High Court

In a significant judgment in Azam v. State, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the dimension, type, or recovery of a knife used in a robbery is irrelevant when considering the application of Section 397 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The ruling was delivered by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, who upheld the conviction of the appellant despite the absence of the weapon used during the offence. Understanding Section…