SHRI RAM & ANOTHER vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

The Supreme Court held that for establishing abetment under Section 107 IPC, it must be shown that the abettor intentionally aided the commission of the crime, and mere presence or a shout does not suffice. The Court found that Violet's shout, 'The Vakil has come,' did not demonstrate her awareness of the criminal intent of Sia Ram and his associates, thus her conviction under Section 302 read with Section 109 IPC was overturned. The appeals of Shri Ram and Violet were allowed, while Sia Ram's appeal was rejected, affirming the need for intentional complicity in abetment cases.