CHANDRA BIHARI GAUTAM vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 149 IPC regarding the common object in a case involving a mob attack that resulted in multiple deaths. The Court held that mere presence at the scene does not imply guilt unless a common object is established, emphasizing the need for clear evidence of shared intent among the accused. The convictions under Section 302 IPC were upheld for those who were found to have actively participated in the crime, while others were acquitted due to lack of evidence linking them to the common object.