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 emphasized that Section 34 IPC establishes joint liability in criminal acts, and the evidence presented by eyewitnesses sufficiently demonstrated the appellant's participation in the crime, thereby supporting the inference of common intention. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the trial court's findings and sentence.