R v Ahluwalia

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Type: Case

Citation: [1992] 4 All ER 889

Summary: Murder trial — Defence provocation — Defence of diminished responsibility not raised — In directing jury on provocation judge referred to sudden and temporary loss of control — Appellant convicted of murder — Despite delay after last provocative act or words of deceased and appellant’s deliberation the judge had properly left provocation to jury and correctly directed them thereon — Fresh evidence admitted on appeal suggesting appellant suffering from major depressive disorder at material time — Conviction quashed

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Court: CA

Jurisdiction: UK

Date 1992