Kanhaiya Lal And Ors vs State Of Rajasthan

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of 17 accused for the massacre of five individuals under Sections 147, 148, 302, 342, 427, 435, and 460 read with 149 IPC, affirming the trial court's imposition of death sentences on six accused and life imprisonment on eleven others. The Court emphasized the necessity of establishing a clear connection between the accused and the violent acts committed, highlighting the principle of collective liability under Section 149 IPC. The judgment reinforced the gravity of mob violence and the legal repercussions for orchestrating such acts.