Veer Singh & Ors vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 302, 307, 148, 147, and 452 of the Indian Penal Code, affirming the High Court's decision to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment. The Court reiterated that the principles of collective guilt under Section 149 IPC were applicable, as the accused acted in concert to commit the crime. The appeals by the accused were dismissed, maintaining their convictions and sentences as imposed by the Sessions Court.