Mrinal Das & Ors vs State Of Tripura

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Tapan Das and Gautam Das under Section 302 IPC, affirming the life sentence imposed by the Gauhati High Court. The Court found that the evidence established their involvement in the murder of Tapan Chakraborty, as they shot him after he was dragged down by another accused. The Court emphasized the application of Section 34 IPC, which pertains to acts done in furtherance of common intention, and confirmed the High Court's reversal of the acquittal by the Additional Sessions Judge.