In Brief
A man was injured when bombs were thrown at him at a betel shop. Four accused, including the appellant, came together and attacked him. While others threw the bombs, the appellant shouted encouragement like "kill him, he should not be spared." All fled together. The appellant was convicted of attempt to murder under IPC Sections 307 and 34 (common intention). On appeal, he argued the injuries were minor and his role was passive. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction, holding that lethal weapons, the appellant's encouraging words, common action, and the motive (the victim was an informer) proved both intention to kill and common intention. The severity of injury is irrelevant; the fortuitous circumstance that the bomb exploded at distance does not negate the deadly intent. Appeal dismissed; sentence upheld.
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