Preetam Singh And Ors vs State Of Rajasthan

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Pyara Singh, affirming the Rajasthan High Court's ruling that Section 149 IPC was not applicable in this case. The Court emphasized that the evidence established a clear motive linked to a dispute over water depletion caused by the accused's tube well. The appellants were sentenced to life imprisonment, with the Court confirming the High Court's decision to acquit them of other charges and imposing a fine of Rs. 1000.