GANESH SHAMRAO ANDEKAR vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Raghunath, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the prosecution established the presence of motive, the act of murder was committed in furtherance of a common intention, and the evidence of eyewitnesses was credible. The sentence of life imprisonment and a fine of ₹5,000 was confirmed, with the Court emphasizing the gravity of the crime and the need for deterrence.