Surender Kumar v. State of Haryana & Ors
2026 INSC 100617 September 202615 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies Section 307 IPC: Grievousness of Injury Not Essential, Intention Is Key
Supreme Court dismisses plea to alter charge to Section 307 IPC, holding grievousness of injury is not essential; intention and knowledge are key determinants.
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- Case Name
- Surender Kumar v. State of Haryana & Ors.
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1006 (Reportable)
- Bench
- Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. Vinod Chandran
- Date of Judgment
- September 8, 2026
- Area of Law
- Criminal Law, Attempt to Murder (Section 307 IPC), Charge Alteration
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