RAM LAKHAN RAI vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court addressed the violent incident involving the Vankar community and a riotous mob, emphasizing the need for accountability under Section 149 IPC for unlawful assembly. The Court held that the accused, being part of the mob that caused deaths and injuries, were guilty of murder and rioting. The judgment reinforced the principle that participation in an unlawful assembly with a common object to commit an offense attracts liability for all members under Section 149 IPC, leading to the conviction of the accused.