PRITHU @ PRITI CHAND vs STATE OF H.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the Himachal Pradesh High Court's decision to set aside the acquittal of the accused under Sections 302 and 34 IPC, reclassifying the offense to Section 304 Part I IPC. The Court established that the accused acted with common intention in the fatal assault on Fandi Ram, leading to his death. The Court affirmed the sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 5,000 for each accused, emphasizing the need for accountability in violent acts resulting in death.