UMESH SINGH vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 IPC and Section 149 IPC for the murder of Bhola Singh and the death of his child, affirming the life sentences imposed by the High Court. The Court found that the evidence of four injured witnesses and two eyewitnesses was credible and established the common intention to commit the crime. The argument that the accused did not intend to kill was rejected, as the actions demonstrated a clear intent to cause harm, thus justifying the application of vicarious liability under Section 149 IPC.