1. 1. The Constitution of India: Articles 21 and 14.
2. 2. Indian Penal Code: Sections 309; 306; 76; 81; 88.
3. 3. Supreme Court Judgments in: P.Rathinum vs. Union of India 1994 (3) SCC 394.
4. 4. Gian Kaur vs. State of Punjab 1996 (2) SCC 648.
5. 5. Dr. LB Joshi vs. TB Godbole AIR 1969 SC 128; 1969 (1) SCR 206.