LATTU MAHTO & ANR. vs STATE OF BIHAR (NOW JHARKHAND)

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for the murder of Budhu Mahto, affirming the findings of the trial court. The Court emphasized that the presence of multiple accused armed with lethal weapons and the coordinated attack on the deceased established a common intention to commit murder. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower court's judgment and the sentences imposed on the appellants.