BHERU LAL vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court addressed Criminal Appeal No. 898 of 2004 concerning the conviction of three appellants under Sections 147, 148, 302 read with Section 149, and 436 read with Section 34 IPC. The Court held that the High Court erred in acquitting one of the accused and in rejecting the unlawful assembly charges under Section 149 IPC, affirming the convictions based on common intention. The appeal was allowed, and the convictions were upheld, emphasizing the gravity of the offences committed.