Paper cutter is a deadly weapon- U/S 397 IPC

[StampMaster]

A recent judgement by Delhi HC had held a paper cutter as 'Deadly weapon' for committing robbery withh an attempt to cause death.

Justice Vibhu Bakhru said 'Although it is meant for a specific purpose of cutting paper, there is no denying the fact that its blade is very sharp and is capable of delivering a fatal injury'.

The paper cutter was placed on the neck of the complainant, the court accepted the claim of it being a 'deadly weapon' within the ambit of section 397 of IPC. It said: 'Indisputably,such an instrument used as a weapon and placed on the neck of a victim is sufficient to terrorize a victim into yielding under fear of an injury.'

And convict was sent for a 7 year rigorous imprisonment.

[Mr.Shome]

An old saying goes 'the law is an ass'. I don't mean to insult the law of the land, though, I want to.

By this logic, even punching and accidentally killing someone, during some unfortunate incident (including, using revered Martial Arts techniques) are lethal weapons and crimes.
Also cars, bricks, stones, screwdrivers are all lethal weapons...the list goes on... in fact, such learned members of the judiciary should pass a law against the very birth of human beings.

Anyways, thank you for revealing that paper cutters can land someone in trouble.

Regards,

Shome