Supreme Court of India · 2020-02-06
CHHOTA AHIRWAR vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/2545
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- CHHOTA AHIRWAR
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Chhota Ahirwar under Section 307 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for attempting to murder the complainant. The court found sufficient evidence that the appellant instigated the main accused to fire at the complainant, resulting in injuries. The High Court's dismissal of the appeal was affirmed, reinforcing the principle of common intent in criminal conspiracy.