K. ASHOKAN & FIVE ORS. vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the six appellants under Sections 143, 147, 302/149 IPC, and Section 3 of the Explosive Substances Act, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court established that political rivalry led to the violent incident resulting in the death of C.P. Abdulla, and the prosecution successfully proved the involvement of the appellants in the mob attack. The appeal against their convictions was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that political motives do not absolve individuals from criminal liability.