Umrao Singh And Ors. vs State Of U.P.

The Supreme Court modified the conviction of the appellants from Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC to Section 304 Part I read with Section 149 IPC, determining that while the unlawful assembly had the common object of causing harm, it did not amount to murder. The Court held that the appellants were aware that their actions could result in death, thus justifying the lesser charge. The sentence was altered to rigorous imprisonment for seven years, with those who had already served this time being released immediately.