MANOJ & ANR. vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to alter the conviction of Manoj and Bijendra Singh from Section 307 IPC to Section 324 IPC, affirming their sentences of three years rigorous imprisonment. The Court found that the evidence supported a conviction under Section 324 IPC for causing hurt with a weapon, while the conviction under Section 25(1B)(a) of the Arms Act was set aside. The judgment clarified the application of Section 34 IPC in the context of joint liability in criminal acts.