HARE KRISHNA SINGH & ORS. ETC. vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court held that under Sections 34, 96, 100, 302, and 379 IPC, common intention does not constitute an offence by itself but establishes joint liability for crimes committed in furtherance of that intention. The Court emphasized that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution, which is not required to explain the injuries sustained by the accused. The conviction of the appellants was upheld as the prosecution's evidence was deemed credible despite the defense's claims of self-defense and lack of explanation for the accused's injuries.