HARI KISHAN & ANR. vs SUKHBIR SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to acquit five accused of attempted murder under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing that intention is crucial for establishing such an offense. The Court noted that the accused acted without the intention to kill, as the incident stemmed from a sudden flare-up without prior enmity. It reinforced the liberal application of Section 357 of the Criminal Procedure Code, allowing for compensation to victims, and increased the compensation amount to Rs. 50,000 to better serve justice.