KRISHNAN vs STATE REP.BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Maheswari, affirming the life sentence imposed by the Karnataka High Court. The Court found that the appellants, motivated by a personal vendetta due to the deceased's relationship with Azagu Raja, had conspired and executed the murder with premeditation. Additionally, the conviction under Section 323 IPC for causing hurt was also confirmed, establishing that the evidence presented was sufficient to uphold the charges against the appellants.