Mundrika Mahto & Ors vs State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Lachhu Gaderi, Ramchandra Gaderi, and Subhash Mahto for the murder of Ramanand Mahto under Section 302 IPC, confirming the findings of the Sessions Court and High Court. The Court emphasized the brutal nature of the crime, where the deceased's head was severed, and the involvement of multiple accused in the assault. The dismissal of the special leave petitions by the accused affirmed their culpability in the premeditated murder stemming from a land dispute.