Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 149 [Corresponding Sec. 190 of BNS, 2023]–Scope–The expression “in prosecution of the common object” signifies that the offence committed must be directly connected with the common object of the assembly, or that upon appraisal of the evidence, the act must appear to have been done with a view of accomplish the common object–All members of an unlawful assembly are constructively liable when an offence is committed by any member with a veiw to accomplish the common object of that assembly or when the members knew that such an offence was likely to be committed–The Liability under this provision is attracted, once it is established that an individual had knowledge that the offence committed was a palpable consequence in furtherance of that object, thereby rendering him a participant in the unlawful assembly.
