KOVVURI SURYA BHASKARA REDDY vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 148 and 302 IPC against A1 and A2, affirming the High Court's alteration of A1's conviction from Section 302 IPC to Section 302/34 IPC and A2's conviction under Section 307 IPC to Section 324 IPC. The Court found that the evidence established a clear case of rioting and murder, with the involvement of all accused in a premeditated attack. The appeals by the State against the acquittal of A3 to A6 were dismissed, maintaining the High Court's decision.