AFRAHIM SHEIKH AND OTHERS vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of six appellants under Section 304 Part II read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, affirming that Section 34 can be applied in conjunction with Section 304 Part II. The Court clarified that knowledge of the likelihood of death suffices for liability under Section 304 Part II when multiple persons are involved in a criminal act. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower court's decision and the six-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for each appellant.