Komal And Others, Meharban And Others vs State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under Sections 302/149, 323/149, 147, and 148 of the Indian Penal Code, affirming life imprisonment and additional rigorous imprisonment sentences. The Court found that the prosecution had established the presence and active participation of the accused in a premeditated attack on the deceased, Umrao and Juggey, with lethal weapons. The Court confirmed the High Court's decision, which had acquitted some accused due to lack of evidence and set aside sentences for juveniles, while maintaining the convictions of the appellants.