BHAJAN SINGH & ORS. vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court emphasized that the accused were part of an unlawful assembly with the common object to kill, and their actions were consistent with this objective, even if initially intended to only beat the deceased. The Court found no grounds for reducing the charge to Section 304 IPC, as the evidence clearly established the intent to cause death. The appeal was dismissed, and the life sentences were confirmed.