Injury Not Essential To Prove Attempt To Murder: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified that physical injury is not a necessary element to establish an offence under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. 

The Court held that if an act is done with the intention or knowledge that it could cause death, the accused may be convicted for attempt to murder even if no injury is inflicted.

The Court emphasised that the prosecution must prove both the intent to kill and an overt act directed toward causing death. Dismissing the revision, the Court upheld the trial court’s order framing charges under Section 307 IPC, finding no illegality in proceeding with the case.

[Vivek v State of Madhya Pradesh]