https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=301134 Eyewitness testimony was accepted despite family hostility and minor omissions because the core prosecution version remained trustworthy on overall appreciation of the evidence, and the High Court's reversal of acquittal was upheld. Common intention under Section 34 IPC was found from concerted conduct, including restraining the victim while the fatal assault was carried out; mere presence is insufficient, but shared intention may be inferred from overt acts and surrounding circumstances. On the proved facts, the conviction was affirmed and no interference with the High Court's judgment was warranted. en-us Wed, 15 Oct 2003 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:37:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=301134 Eyewitness testimony was accepted despite family hostility and minor omissions because the core prosecution version remained trustworthy on overall appreciation of the evidence, and the High Court's reversal of acquittal was upheld. Common intention under Section 34 IPC was found from concerted conduct, including restraining the victim while the fatal assault was carried out; mere presence is insufficient, but shared intention may be inferred from overt acts and surrounding circumstances. On the proved facts, the conviction was affirmed and no interference with the High Court's judgment was warranted. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 15 Oct 2003 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=301134