UPENDRA PRADHAN vs STATE OF ORISSA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302/34 IPC for the murder of Brundaban Pradhan and his children, affirming the High Court's decision that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts, established the guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court reiterated that in cases of murder involving multiple accused, the principle of common intention under Section 34 IPC applies, allowing for collective liability. The appeal was dismissed, and the life sentence was confirmed.