Supreme Court of India · 2002-12-18
Kunhimodeenkutty & Ors vs State Of Kerala
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2003 SUPREME COURT 836
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kunhimodeenkutty & Ors
- Respondent
- State Of Kerala
- Author
- K.G. Balakrishnan
- Bench
- K.G. Balakrishnan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the accused A-7, A-8, and A-11, affirming the Kerala High Court's decision which found them guilty of murder during a politically motivated attack. The Court also confirmed the sentences for A-1, A-5, and A-6 under Sections 307 and 324 IPC. The judgment emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence in establishing the guilt of the accused in violent crimes, particularly in politically charged environments.