The bench held that the gravity of injury alone cannot prove intent to kill and therefore cannot sustain a murder attempt charge.
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Non-Mentioning of Crime Author in Inquest Report Cannot Alone Doubt Accused’s Involvement Says Supreme Court
The court made a significant clarification on evidentiary standards while remanding a bail matter to Allahabad HC.
Supreme Court Says Mens Rea Must Be Proved for Attempt to Murder Conviction
The bench ruled that the gravity of injury alone cannot sustain a Section 307 IPC conviction without proven intent.