Manik Das And Ors vs State Of Assam

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Anil Das, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court clarified that Section 34 IPC applies to joint liability in criminal acts, emphasizing that the presence of the accused at the crime scene is not a prerequisite for conviction under this section. The testimonies of eyewitnesses were deemed credible despite their relation to the deceased, leading to the conclusion that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction.