PAWAN KUMAR vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, confirming the High Court's judgment which had previously affirmed the Trial Court's decision. The Court found no grounds for interference with the High Court's ruling, thereby dismissing the appeals. The judgment reinforces the principle that collective culpability under Section 34 IPC can lead to conviction for murder when the requisite intent is established.