Question

To establish Section 34:

• A. Common intention must be proved but not overt act is required to be proved
• B. Common intention and overt act both are required to be proved
• C. Common intention need not be proved but only overt act is required to be proved
• D. All of the above

Hint:

Section 34 IPC requires proof of common intention, not proof of overt act by each accused.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Meaning of Section 34 IPC.
Section 34 deals with acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention.
Step 2: Requirement.
To establish liability under Section 34, it is necessary to prove that there was a common intention among the accused, but it is not necessary to prove the specific overt act of each individual.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, option (a) is correct.