Balu S/O Onkar Pund & Ors vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming the life sentences imposed by the High Court. The Court found that the appellants acted in concert to commit the crime, which resulted in the death of Savitribai due to their actions during a dispute over property. The Court rejected the argument for a lesser charge under Section 304 Part-I IPC, confirming the High Court's judgment and the trial court's findings.