ANANTA KATHOD PAWAR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court held that the convictions under Sections 147, 148, and 324/149 IPC were not justified as the trial court found that there was a free fight between two groups, each armed and sustaining injuries. The Court emphasized that the prosecution failed to establish the genesis of the incident, leading to the conclusion that the accused could not be convicted under the mentioned sections. Consequently, the High Court's affirmation of the convictions was set aside, and the appellants were acquitted.