STATE OF PUNJAB vs SANJIV KUMAR @ SANJU .

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 149 IPC in the context of a violent altercation resulting in two deaths. The Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of certain respondents, emphasizing that the prosecution failed to establish their common object or specific roles in the incident. The Court reiterated that mere presence at the scene does not suffice for conviction under Section 149 IPC, leading to the conclusion that the High Court's interference was justified.