In which of the following cases, Sec. 303 I.P.C. was declared unconstitutional?

Option A: Sita Ram V/S State of M.P

Option B: Darshan Singh V/S State of Punjab

Option C: Mithoo Singh V/s State of Punjab

Option D: Mahabir Ghose V/S State of Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

In Mithu v. State of Punjab, AIR 1983 SC 473 : 1983 Cri LJ 811 the Supreme Court has held Section 303, I. P. C. as unconstitutional because the section has made the procedures laid down in Sections 235 (2) and 354 (3) of Criminal Procedure Code for trial meaningless.

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