https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=464493 For offences under Section 307 IPC, the decisive inquiry is the accused's intention or knowledge, together with an overt act in execution of that intent; the injury need not by itself be sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death. The nature of the injury remains relevant, but a conviction cannot be displaced merely because the injuries are described as simple or the victim does not die. On the facts described, a deliberate and brutal assault, including restraint of the victim and severe mutilation, supported the requisite intent. Sentencing must also reflect the gravity, manner of commission, and deterrent purpose; a reduction to time already undergone was not justified. en-us Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:06:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=464493 For offences under Section 307 IPC, the decisive inquiry is the accused's intention or knowledge, together with an overt act in execution of that intent; the injury need not by itself be sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death. The nature of the injury remains relevant, but a conviction cannot be displaced merely because the injuries are described as simple or the victim does not die. On the facts described, a deliberate and brutal assault, including restraint of the victim and severe mutilation, supported the requisite intent. Sentencing must also reflect the gravity, manner of commission, and deterrent purpose; a reduction to time already undergone was not justified. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=464493