Principle

Common intention requires prior concert or meeting of minds; can develop on the spot, but cannot be inferred merely from similar or parallel acts without prior meeting of minds. | Distinction between common intention and similar intention applied under Section 3(5) BNS.

Connected provisions and cases

• interpretsThe Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 34
• interpretsThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 3 · 5

Judgment text

Full judgment text is not available in this record.

Principle

Common intention requires prior concert or meeting of minds; can develop on the spot, but cannot be inferred merely from similar or parallel acts without prior meeting of minds. | Distinction between common intention and similar intention applied under Section 3(5) BNS.

Connected provisions and cases

• interpretsThe Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 34
• interpretsThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 3 · 5

Judgment text

Full judgment text is not available in this record.