LATTU MAHTO vs STATE OF BIHAR (NOW JHARKHAND)

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for murder, affirming the findings of the trial court that the appellants acted in concert during the assault on the deceased. The Court noted that the prosecution established the presence of the accused at the scene and their involvement in the crime, despite the defense's claim of false implication. The Court dismissed the appeals and confirmed the life sentences imposed by the trial court, emphasizing the collective responsibility of the accused under the IPC provisions.