RANGNATH SHAMRAO DHAS vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 304 Part II read with Section 149 IPC, affirming the Bombay High Court's decision. The Court established that the presence of a common intention among the appellants to commit the assault was evident, justifying the conviction under the aforementioned sections. The Court rejected the State's appeal for a higher conviction under Section 302 IPC, maintaining the original sentencing.