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State of M. P. VS Mohan - 2013 0 Supreme(SC) 689 : Under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, an attempt to murder is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and also liable to fine; and if hurt is caused to any person by such act, the offender shall be liable either to imprisonment for life, or to such punishment as is hereinbefore mentioned. The injury need not be on the vital parts of the body to attract Section 307—causing ''''hurt'''' (as defined in Section 319 IPC) is sufficient. A gunshot, even if it misses vital parts and results in a lacerated wound, is sufficient to attract the provision. The object of sentencing under Section 307 is to protect society and deter crime, and the sentence must reflect the conscience of society, be consistent with the atrocity and brutality of the crime, and respond to society''''s cry for justice. The period undergone in judicial custody must be commensurate with the guilt established, and reducing a sentence to the period already undergone without proper reasoning or application of mind is not justified, especially when the offence is punishable with life imprisonment. High Courts must provide satisfactory reasons for reducing sentences, particularly in cases under Section 307 IPC, and must not dispose of appeals in a cryptic or non-reflective manner.Checking relevance for Hazara Singh VS Raj Kumar...
Hazara Singh VS Raj Kumar - 2013 0 Supreme(SC) 386 : Section 307 IPC provides that whoever does any act with the intention or knowledge that, if it caused death, they would be guilty of murder, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. If hurt is caused by such act, the offender shall be liable to imprisonment for life or to the punishment mentioned above. The maximum punishment under Section 307 IPC is imprisonment for life or a term extending up to ten years. Although the section does not expressly state a minimum sentence, courts must consider all relevant factors to impose an appropriate sentence, ensuring it is proportionate to the nature and magnitude of the offence. Sentencing must be fair, impartial, and guided by the principle of proportionality.Checking relevance for State of Madhya Pradesh VS Harjeet Singh...
Checking relevance for Amit Rana @ Koka VS State of Haryana...
Amit Rana @ Koka VS State of Haryana - Supreme Court (2024) : Under Section 307, IPC, Part 1 prescribes punishment for attempt to murder without causing hurt: imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and fine. Part 2 applies when hurt is caused to the victim and provides two options: imprisonment for life or the punishment specified in Part 1 (i.e., imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years and fine). The maximum sentence permissible under Part 1 is ten years of imprisonment. If the court does not impose life imprisonment under Part 2, the sentence cannot exceed the maximum prescribed in Part 1, which is ten years. Therefore, a sentence of 14 years for an offence under Section 307, IPC, is impermissible in law.Checking relevance for Suryakant Baburao @ Ramrao Phad VS State of Maharashtra...
Suryakant Baburao @ Ramrao Phad VS State of Maharashtra - 2020 5 Supreme 459 : Under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, a gunshot in the chest is capable of causing death, and the High Court was correct in maintaining the conviction under this section. However, the reduction of sentence from 7 years to 5 years was found to be incorrect. The maximum punishment under Section 307 IPC is life imprisonment. The sentence must be commensurate with the gravity of the offense, and the court is required to record brief reasons for the choice of sentence. Inadequacy of sentence may lead to sufferance of the victim and the community at large.Checking relevance for Ganesan VS State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by Inspector of Police...
Ganesan VS State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by Inspector of Police - 2025 2 Supreme 760 : Under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the punishment for attempt to murder is either imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 10 years and fine. If life imprisonment is not imposed, the maximum sentence cannot exceed 10 years. The Appellate Court cannot impose a punishment higher than the maximum that could have been imposed by the Trial Court. In this case, the Appellate Court''''s sentence of 12 years rigorous imprisonment under Section 307 IPC was held unsustainable because it exceeded the 10-year maximum when life imprisonment was not imposed. A sentence of 7 years rigorous imprisonment was deemed sufficient under Section 307 IPC, considering the circumstances, relationship between parties, and nature of injuries.
