necessity Flashcards
1
Q
R v Dudley and stephens
A
- cannibalism case (1200 miles offshore, there was a sjipwreck, no food so killed richard to survive)
- self preservation is not a necessity. liable for murder
2
Q
us v holmes
A
- X threw 16 ppl overboard to prevent the ship from sinking. he was liable for manslaughter and not murder.
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3
Q
enjoined twins case
A
- at 6 years of age, twins had to be separated if not both will die if yes one will live.
- harm inflicted should not be more than the evil that would follow
4
Q
bishambar v roomal
A
- X assaulted a harijan girl. Wrote that he would abide by the decision of the panchayat. went around w blackened face and was beaten with shoes to prevent the worse fate of hurt by harjian mob.
- plea of necessity allowed
5
Q
list out cases related to necessity
A
- r v dudley and stephens
- us v holmes
- bishambar v roomal
- enjoined twins case