Shivjee Singh & Ors vs State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 IPC read with Section 149 IPC and Section 147 IPC for the appellants involved in a violent altercation leading to a death during Holi celebrations. The Court confirmed the life imprisonment sentences for the appellants, emphasizing the collective responsibility of the group in committing the crime. The judgment reiterated that the use of firearms in a public dispute escalates the severity of the offense, warranting stringent punishment under the IPC and the Arms Act.