SURENDRA & ORS. vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court examined the convictions under Sections 147, 148, and 302 read with Section 149 IPC for the murder of Ramchandra Singh. The Court held that the prosecution failed to establish that the accused acted with a common intention to kill, as evidenced by the nature of the injuries inflicted, which were primarily on non-vital parts. The Court ultimately allowed the appeals of Surendra, Narendra, and Yogesh, setting aside their convictions under Section 302 IPC, while Anil Kumar's appeal was also considered, leading to a re-evaluation of the charges against all accused.