GOLBAR HUSSAIN vs STATE OF ASSAM

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for the murder of Hasen Ali, affirming the Gauhati High Court's decision. The Court emphasized that the formation of an unlawful assembly with a common object to commit murder was established, and the evidence presented was sufficient to support the conviction despite some contradictions in witness testimonies. The sentence of rigorous imprisonment for life and a fine of Rs.10,000 each was also confirmed.