SOMASHEKAR A.S. vs UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD..

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Gurbachan Singh under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for murder, affirming the High Court's decision to partially accept his appeal but maintain the conviction due to the collective culpability established. The Court found that the prosecution had failed to establish a case against Manjeet Kaur and Jangid Kaur, leading to their acquittal. The judgment clarified the application of Sections 302, 324, and 323 IPC in the context of joint liability and the necessity of specific culpability for each accused.