SAHDEO vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming the death sentences for five accused involved in a mass murder incident. The Court found that the evidence established a clear case of conspiracy and joint liability among the accused, who were armed and acted in concert to commit the murders. The Court also confirmed the applicability of Sections 148 and 452 IPC, as well as Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, in the context of the violent attack and subsequent looting.