SMT. LAKHIYA DEVI, GIRJA YADAV & ORS. vs GIRJA YADAV & ORS., THE STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court examined the conviction of the accused under Sections 326 and 325 read with Section 149 IPC, as well as the charge under Section 201 IPC. The Court held that the prosecution had established the common object of the accused in committing the murder of Chander Yadav, and the High Court's decision to set aside the convictions of some accused was erroneous. The Court upheld the conviction under Section 201 IPC and emphasized the need for accountability in cases of collective criminal action.