Maruti Rama Naik vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under Sections 302 and 307 read with Section 149 IPC for murder and attempted murder, respectively, affirming the life sentence and additional terms of imprisonment imposed by the lower courts. The Court emphasized that the presence of multiple accused and the use of deadly weapons indicated a premeditated attack, satisfying the requirements of Section 149 IPC. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the High Court's decision to uphold the convictions and sentences.