In Brief
The appellant, who was attacked by approximately 17-18 persons and sustained injuries including a nasal bone fracture, challenged the High Court's decision to set aside the trial court's charge under Section 307 IPC (attempt to murder). The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order, holding that Section 307 requires proof of intention to cause death. The injuries sustained, though grievous, were insufficient to infer such intention. The court affirmed that Section 325 IPC (causing hurt) was the appropriate charge. The appeal was dismissed.
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