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december 2002

Supreme Court of India · 2002-12-18

KUNHIMODEENKUTTY vs STATE OF KERALA

Citation / case number
SC 1994/14592
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
KUNHIMODEENKUTTY
Respondent
STATE OF KERALA
Author
K.G. BALAKRISHNAN
Bench
Y.K. SABHARWAL & K.G. BALAKRISHNAN.

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 302 and 324 IPC, affirming the Kerala High Court's decision that A-7, A-8, and A-11 were guilty of murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, and A-1, A-2, A-5, and A-6 were guilty of causing hurt under Section 324 IPC. The Court emphasized the need for corroborative evidence in murder cases and confirmed the life sentences for the convicted accused. The judgment clarified the application of Section 149 IPC regarding unlawful assembly and common intention.

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