SHEETALA PRASAD vs SRI KANT

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the Additional Sessions Judge's finding of not guilty under Section 308 IPC and remanding the case for fresh conviction under Section 324/149 IPC. The Court emphasized that the appellants' actions constituted a common object to cause injuries, thus affirming the applicability of Section 324 IPC. The judgment clarified that the appellants' release on probation was not to be disturbed, but the conviction needed to be properly addressed in light of the observations made.