AKHTAR vs STATE OF UTTARANCHAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 148, 302/149, 307/149, and 324/149 of the IPC, affirming the High Court's decision that the appellants were guilty of participating in a premeditated attack resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to others. The Court emphasized the necessity of establishing common intention among the accused, which was evident from the coordinated assault with deadly weapons. The appeal was dismissed, and the life sentences were confirmed.