SATVIR vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Satvir under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Hari Dutt Singh, affirming the High Court's modification of the trial court's judgment. The Court reiterated that the presence of common intention among the accused is crucial for conviction under Section 34 IPC. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the life sentence for Satvir while noting that the other convicts did not appeal against the High Court's decision.