Baban Bandu Patil vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 324 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the Bombay High Court's decision while acquitting two co-accused. The Court found that the evidence presented established the appellant's active participation in the assault leading to the death of the victim, Vithoba. The judgment clarified the application of Section 34 IPC, emphasizing that common intention among co-accused can lead to joint liability for the crime committed.