State Of M.P vs Deshraj & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 323 read with Section 34 IPC for causing hurt to the deceased and others, affirming the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision. The Court clarified that while the death of the victim was homicidal, the evidence did not establish the requisite intent for a conviction under Section 302 IPC. The Court noted that the absence of clear attribution of injuries to specific accused precluded a murder charge, thus affirming the lower court's conviction under the lesser charge of hurt.