SHEESHRAM vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Balram, affirming the Rajasthan High Court's decision. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the presence of the accused at the crime scene and their active participation in the assault, which resulted in Balram's death. The Court also noted that the conviction under Section 34 IPC was appropriate as the accused acted in furtherance of a common intention to kill.