MOHMAD AKRAM vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Mohmad Akram under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Parvez, affirming the High Court's decision which maintained the life sentence despite acquitting the co-accused. The Court emphasized that the evidence, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, established the appellant's direct involvement in the fatal assault. The judgment clarified that the intent to kill was evident from the nature of the injuries inflicted, thus reinforcing the application of Section 302 IPC.