VINAY KUMAR RAI vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Nanda Kumar Singh, affirming the findings of the Patna High Court. The Court found sufficient evidence of common intention among the accused, with Ashutosh Kumar Rai also convicted under Section 27 of the Arms Act for using a firearm in the commission of the crime. The appeals were dismissed, and the life sentences were upheld, confirming the trial court's judgment.