Section 302 IPC, Long Lasting Provocation Not 'Sudden Provocation': Kerala High Court Upholds Framing Of 'Murder' Charge Against Accused In Dr Vandana Das Case

Kerala High Court recently upheld the charge against the accused under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in a shocking case involving the brutal murder of a young doctor, Dr. Vandana Das, at a hospital in Kollam. The court's detailed order provides a harrowing account of the incident and the legal reasoning behind the decision. Incident Overview On May 29, 2024, the accused, Sandeep G, was taken to…