MOHAN SINGH vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 120B IPC for criminal conspiracy to commit murder and Section 387 IPC for extortion, affirming the life sentence and fines imposed by the Sessions Court. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the appellant's involvement through credible witness testimonies and the context of prior threats made against the informant's family. The judgment reinforced the principle that conspiracy can be inferred from the actions and communications of the accused, leading to the conclusion that the appellant was guilty as charged.