MURLIDHAR vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Ramlal, affirming the High Court's decision to convert the conviction from Section 302/149 IPC. The Court emphasized that the evidence established a common intention among the accused to commit the crime, satisfying the requirements of Section 34 IPC. The appellants were sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine, with the sentences to run concurrently.