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.