Budhan Singh & Ors vs State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 302/34, 120B, 201 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, affirming the High Court's decision which reduced the sentence for some accused from five years to two years. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the involvement of the accused in the murder and subsequent concealment of the body, thereby reinforcing the principles of joint liability under Section 34 IPC. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the convictions and sentences imposed by the lower courts.