RAJENDRA HARAKCHAND BHANDARI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellants under Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC, Section 332 read with Section 34 IPC, and Section 353 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming a five-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and a fine of Rs. 5000 for the primary offence. The Court clarified that the use of deadly weapons in a group attack constitutes a serious threat to public order, justifying the application of Section 149 IPC. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the altered convictions and sentences by the High Court.