In Brief
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals by seven men convicted of murder under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC following a fatal stabbing at Amboli Cross-road, Gujarat. The incident arose from a biryani payment dispute; Accused No. 1 subsequently arrived with nine armed companions in two auto-rickshaws and stabbed the deceased (Rajubhai Vasava), causing three fatal wounds. The Court upheld concurrent findings of guilt, holding that all accused members of the unlawful assembly were vicariously liable under Section 149 IPC regardless of specific individual acts. The Court rejected the defence of heat-of-passion, finding premeditation evident from the armed arrival after deliberation. Eyewitness evidence from three witnesses proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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