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april 2009

Supreme Court of India · 2009-04-24

Ratan Singh vs State Of M.P.& Anr

Citation / case number
AIR 2010 SUPREME COURT 597
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Ratan Singh
Respondent
State Of M.P.& Anr
Author
Arijit Pasayat
Bench
Asok Kumar Ganguly, Arijit Pasayat

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing charges under Sections 307, 148, 323 read with Section 149 IPC, emphasizing that an attempt to murder under Section 307 does not require the infliction of grievous injuries. The Court clarified that the intention behind the act is crucial, and even simple injuries do not negate the applicability of Section 307 if the intent to kill can be established. The Court overturned the High Court's ruling, reinstating the charges against the respondent.

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