BIVASH CHANDRA DEBNATH @ BIVASH D.&ORS. vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for the murder of Ajit Nath, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court established that the presence of a common intention among the accused was evident, as they collectively attacked the victims with lethal weapons during a land dispute. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the sentence imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge.