Pravin vs State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Praveen under Section 395 IPC for dacoity, along with Sections 397 and 450 IPC, and Sections 25(1-B)(a) and 27 of the Arms Act, affirming the High Court's dismissal of his appeal. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and the modus operandi of the crime, sufficiently established the guilt of the accused. The judgment reinforced the principle that dacoity involves not only theft but also the use of violence or intimidation, which was evident in this case.