DUKHMOCHAN PANDEY & ORS., SHAMSUL MIAN & ORS. vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302/149 IPC for murder, affirming the life sentences for several accused. The Court noted that the High Court had acquitted some charges but upheld convictions under Sections 147 and 148 IPC, imposing sentences accordingly. The Court emphasized the collective responsibility of the accused in the mob attack leading to the murders, reinforcing the principle of common intention under Section 34 IPC.