Farooq @ Karattaa Farooq & Ors vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Kabir, affirming the death penalty for accused Nos. 1 and 2, and life imprisonment for the others. The Court found that the use of explosive substances constituted a grave offense under Sections 3 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, leading to concurrent sentences. The High Court's confirmation of the trial court's decision was also upheld, with the acquittal of accused Nos. 3 and 9 being maintained.