SUSHIL CHOWDHARY AND ORS. vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Munni Marandi under Section 149 read with Section 326 IPC for his involvement in a crowd that chased the deceased, but reduced his sentence to two years' rigorous imprisonment considering his age and lack of overt acts. In contrast, Babua Marandi, aged 15, was also convicted for holding the deceased during the attack, and the Court emphasized the need for a Children Act in Bihar, directing that he be placed in a facility for young offenders due to the absence of appropriate legislation. The appeal was dismissed.