Hori Lal & Anr vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for their involvement in a premeditated attack resulting in the deaths of Hazarilal and Smt. Ram Shree, and injuries to others. The Court emphasized that the formation of an unlawful assembly and the use of lethal weapons established the culpability of the accused. The judgment confirmed the lower court's findings regarding the presence of enmity and the execution of a planned assault, thereby affirming the sentence imposed.