Gangadhar Behera And Ors vs State Of Orissa

The appellants challenged their conviction for murder under Section 302 read with Sections 148 and 149 of the Indian Penal Code. The case involves the determination of whether the accused acted with a common object to commit murder during a violent altercation. The Supreme Court examined the evidence to determine if the conviction under Section 302 was sustainable based on the nature of the injuries and the conduct of the accused.