Old man to dissuade them from quarrelling was hit by one of them on the head by an iron rod, he died as a result this case

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This case doesn't fall within exception to section 300 of the Indian Penal Code because the use of an iron rod on the head, resulting in death, indicates an intention to cause bodily injury that is likely to cause death, thus not fitting into the exceptions which typically involve less direct intention or foreseeability of causing death.

Old Man to Dissuade Them from Quarrelling Was Hit by One