Murlidhar Shivram Patekar & Anr vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Asaram, affirming the High Court's decision which maintained the Trial Court's ruling. The Court found that the appellants' claim of provocation was insufficient to negate the intent to kill, as the evidence indicated a coordinated attack rather than a spontaneous reaction. The sentence of life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,000 was confirmed, with the Court emphasizing the need for accountability in violent acts, regardless of the circumstances leading to the altercation.