Difference between common intention and common objects?
- Common intention define under Section 34 of IPC.
- This section does not create any specific offence.
- In order to apply the section at least two person should be there.
- Active participation in criminal act is essential.
- Priya range plan is an essential feature.
- If offence is committed by 1 member in furtherance of common intention that co-accused is also held liable.
Common object
- Common object define under section 149 of IPC.
- This section create a specific offence.
- The main feature of this section is existence of an unlawful assembly. So in order to apply the section at least five person should be there.
- Active participation is not essential.
- Pre arranged plan is not an essential feature.
- If in furtherance of common object offences committed by 1 member each member of the unlawful assembly is held guilty.