ASHABAI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Ashabai and Kavita under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC and Section 498-A IPC, affirming the High Court's dismissal of their appeal. The Court found that the evidence, including multiple dying declarations, established their active participation in the harassment and subsequent murder of Vandana Raghunath Tayade. The Court reiterated that instigation and participation in the act of murder can lead to joint liability under Section 34 IPC, resulting in life imprisonment for the appellants.