In Brief
Chhanga @ Manoj was convicted under Sections 307 and 34 IPC for attempt to murder along with three others who threw bombs at the informant in a betel shop. The appellant shouted inciting words "kill him, he should not be spared" showing common intention. The appellant argued the injuries were simple, hence no intent to kill. The Supreme Court held that for Section 307, fatal injury is not essential—only intention and an act in execution matter. The lethal nature of bombs, inciting words, and motive (informant-killing) demonstrated clear intent to kill. The Court dismissed the appeal and cancelled bail, directing the appellant to surrender within two weeks to serve the remaining sentence.
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