Sahdeo And Ors. vs State Of U.P. [Alongwith Criminal ...

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming the death sentences for five accused involved in a premeditated attack resulting in multiple homicides. The Court emphasized that the presence of a common intention among the accused to commit murder was established, satisfying the requirements of Section 149 IPC. The appeals against the High Court's confirmation of the death sentences were dismissed, reinforcing the gravity of the offences committed under Sections 147, 148, 395, 397, and 452 IPC, as well as Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act.