MOHAMED ARIF & ORS. vs THE STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 307 read with Section 149 IPC and Section 3(2) of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987, affirming that the mob's actions constituted an attempt to murder. The Court found the testimonies of the injured parties credible and noted that the appellants were identified as part of the mob that attacked them. The acquittal of three co-accused was also contested by the State, but the Court maintained the convictions of the four appellants, emphasizing the gravity of their actions during communal riots following the Babri Masjid demolition.