Sk.Khabir vs The State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 148, 307/149, and 302/149 of the IPC, affirming the High Court's decision that the prosecution had established the necessary elements of the offences. The Court reiterated that for a conviction under Section 149 IPC, it must be shown that the accused shared a common intention to commit the crime. The appellants' arguments regarding irregularities in the framing of charges were dismissed, leading to the affirmation of their life sentences and fines imposed by the trial court.