V. SUBRAMANI vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Vadivel, affirming the Madras High Court's decision. The Court found that the appellants acted in furtherance of a common intention as part of an unlawful assembly, despite some acquittals in the trial court. The Court emphasized the importance of individual overt acts in establishing culpability, leading to the imposition of life imprisonment for the appellants.