Daya Shankar vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Ram Kishore, affirming the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision. The Court clarified that Section 34 IPC establishes joint liability in criminal acts, emphasizing that common intention can be inferred from the circumstances of the case, even if direct proof is lacking. The Court found sufficient evidence of the appellant's participation in the crime, thus rejecting the argument that individual acts should be considered separately.