SUBAL GHORAI vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 302 and 436 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming that the prosecution established a common intention among the accused to commit murder and arson. The Court emphasized that the presence of a large number of accused armed with weapons and the premeditated nature of the attack on the deceased were critical in establishing culpability. The appeal was dismissed, and the sentences imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge were confirmed, including life imprisonment and fines.