Supreme Court Judgement
Conviction for attempted murder can be upheld even if the injuries inflicted on the victim were minor/simple in nature.
An attempt to commit murder under S.307 of the IPC can be established irrespective of minor injuries. The key focus lies in proving the accused’s intent and overt actions to commit the crime. The severity of the injuries sustained is not the defining factor under this statute. It emphasizes proving the accused’s intention and actions aligned with attempting murder. S.307 centers on demonstrating the accused’s intent and tangible steps taken toward committing the crime, regardless of the extent of injury.