SHASHI MOHAN vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of A2 under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the High Court's decision that the presence of A2 during the commission of the crime established common intention despite his lack of a weapon and different direction of approach. The Court reiterated that under Section 34 IPC, all participants in a crime can be held equally liable for the actions taken in furtherance of a common intention. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the life sentence imposed by the trial court.