Silak Ram And Anr vs State Of Haryana

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Jagbir, affirming the findings of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Court emphasized the sufficiency of eyewitness testimony and the circumstantial evidence presented, which established the presence of the accused at the crime scene and their active participation in the assault. The appeal was dismissed, and the life sentences along with fines were maintained, reinforcing the principle that collective culpability under Section 34 IPC applies when multiple individuals act in concert to commit a crime.