Munnilal vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision. The Court emphasized that Section 34 IPC establishes joint liability in criminal acts, where common intention can be inferred from the circumstances of the case. The evidence presented by eyewitnesses supported the finding of common intention among the accused, leading to the conclusion that the appellant participated in the crime, thus justifying the conviction.