DHUPA CHAMAR vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Dhupa Chamar and Tokha Chamar under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the trial court's sentence of life imprisonment. The Court also confirmed the convictions under Section 148 IPC for rioting, with sentences running concurrently. The Court modified Tokha Chamar's conviction from Section 302 to Section 302/149 IPC, establishing that participation in a common intention to commit murder can lead to liability under Section 149 IPC. The judgment emphasizes the importance of eyewitness testimony in establishing the facts of the case.