JAVED ALAM vs STATE OF CHHATTISGARH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Ku. Preeti, affirming that the act was committed with common intention when the jeep driven by Samar Vijay Singh intentionally crushed the victim. The Court found sufficient evidence of premeditation and intent to kill, as the accused had threatened the victim before the act. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the High Court's decision and the life sentences imposed on the appellants.