Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Common Intention – Joint Criminal Liability Under Section 79 of the Penal Code

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Section 79 of the Penal Code creates joint liability. The common intention must be shared. The act of one is the act of all. The principle applies to criminal trials. The prosecution must prove common intention. The intention may be inferred from conduct. The rule…

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