SUNIL KUMAR vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 IPC and Section 149 IPC for the eight accused involved in a murder case, affirming the Rajasthan High Court's judgment. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, including witness testimonies and recovery of weapons, established the accused's involvement in a premeditated attack on the deceased. The sentences of life imprisonment and fines imposed by the lower court were also confirmed, reinforcing the principle that collective culpability under Section 149 IPC applies when multiple individuals participate in a common unlawful intention.