Vikas & Ors vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 302 and 342 IPC, affirming the High Court's decision which confirmed the Sessions Court's findings. The Court established that the prosecution's evidence, including dying declarations, sufficiently proved the accused's involvement in the dowry-related murder of Rekha. The Court emphasized that the demand for dowry and subsequent harassment constituted a clear motive for the crime, leading to the conclusion that the accused acted in concert as per Section 34 IPC.