Babu Lal And Ors vs State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 147, 148, and 302 read with Section 149 IPC for twelve accused involved in a communal murder. The Court maintained the life sentences for some while reducing sentences for others, emphasizing the need for accountability in communal violence. The judgment clarified the application of common intention in group crimes, affirming the lower court's findings on the nature of the attack and the roles of the accused.