CHANDRA PRATAP SINGH V/S STATE OF MP (2023)

Distinction made out between common intention u/s 34 IPC and common object u/s 149 IPC.

1. Common intention u/s 34 IPC implies a prearranged plan with a prior meeting of the minds among individuals, indicating a shared intent to commit a crime together.
2. In contrast, common object u/s 149 IPC does not demand a prior meeting of minds; it focuses on a group of individuals pursuing a common unlawful objective without a prearranged plan.