Eknath Ganpat Aher & Ors vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of 14 accused under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for their involvement in a murder committed by an unlawful assembly. The Court confirmed the findings of the trial court and the High Court, which had previously convicted 35 out of 36 accused, emphasizing the necessity of proving common object and participation in the crime. The appeals by the convicted accused were dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions and the application of relevant IPC sections.