Yogesh @ Sonu vs The State

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, 1959, confirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the evidence of PW-19, despite the hostility of other witnesses, was credible and sufficient to establish the involvement of A1 in the murder, while A2's involvement was deemed insufficient for conviction under Section 34 IPC. The Court clarified that the absence of premeditation does not negate the applicability of Section 302 IPC in this case, leading to the dismissal of the appeals by A1 and A2.