Sham Shankar Kankaria vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to convict the accused under Section 304 Part II IPC, Section 325 read with Section 34 IPC, and Section 342 read with Section 34 IPC, while acquitting them of charges under Section 302 IPC and Section 135 of the Bombay Police Act. The Court affirmed the sentences imposed by the trial court, emphasizing the severity of the assault leading to death, and dismissed the appeals filed by the accused challenging their convictions. The State's appeals for enhancement of sentences were partially allowed, except for the deceased accused.