Bhaskarrao vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 147, 148, 452, 302 read with Section 149, and Section 506 IPC, reversing the Bombay High Court's order that had overturned the acquittal by the Additional Sessions Judge. The Court emphasized that the prosecution had established the presence of all accused at the scene, their armed assault on the deceased, and the collective intent to kill, thereby affirming the applicability of Section 149 IPC regarding unlawful assembly. The judgment reinforced the principle that the presence of a common object among the accused can lead to liability for murder under Section 302 IPC.