As per case facts, Chintamani Meher was assaulted by the accused persons over a land/water dispute, sustaining several injuries, including one grievous, and later died while undergoing treatment. The prosecution ... relied on the deceased's dying declaration, as the direct eyewitness turned hostile. The appellants challenged the trial court's conviction under Section 304 (Part-II)/34 of the IPC. The question arose whether the injuries caused were intended to cause death or constituted a lesser offense like grievous hurt. Finally, the High Court found that while the injuries accelerated the death due to a pre-existing heart condition, there was no intent to cause death. The conviction was modified to Section 325 IPC read with Section 34 IPC, resulting in a reduced sentence of rigorous imprisonment for one year and a fine for the surviving appellants, with credit for time already served.