Indra Pal Singh vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 read with Section 149 and Section 148 of the Indian Penal Code, affirming the High Court's decision to set aside the acquittal by the Additional Sessions Judge. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the recognition of the accused during the commission of the crime, which established their involvement in the murder. The judgment reinforced the principle that collective culpability under Section 149 IPC applies when multiple individuals act in concert to commit an offense.