Harendra Sarkar vs State Of Assam [Alongwith Criminal ...

The Supreme Court addressed the communal violence that occurred in Assam following the Babri Masjid demolition, focusing on the culpability of the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 302 IPC for murder and Section 149 IPC for unlawful assembly. The Court emphasized the necessity of corroborative evidence in cases of mob violence and held that the testimonies of eyewitnesses, despite some inconsistencies, were credible enough to uphold the convictions. The Court ultimately affirmed the lower court's decision, convicting the accused for their roles in the violent incident.