JAGIR SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the two appellants under Section 302 and Section 201 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, affirming that even if it is unclear who delivered the fatal blow, all accused can be held liable if they acted in furtherance of a common intention to commit murder. The Court emphasized that Section 34 IPC applies when multiple individuals participate in a crime, establishing that participation suffices for liability. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.