Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Murder – Specific Intent – Necessity to Prove Intent to Kill or Cause Grievous Harm

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Murder requires specific intent to kill or cause grievous bodily harm. The prosecution must prove this intent beyond reasonable doubt. If specific intent is not proved, the accused cannot be convicted of murder. The evidence must be consistent only with murder and no other offence.…

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