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.