Sanganagouda A. Veeranagouda And Ors. vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of five police personnel under Sections 330 and 348 IPC for causing hurt and wrongful confinement, respectively, leading to the death of the accused Guddappa while in custody. The Court found that the High Court's decision to convict was justified based on the evidence of torture and the circumstances surrounding the death, emphasizing the duty of police to protect individuals in their custody. The sentences of six months and three months rigorous imprisonment were confirmed to run concurrently, affirming the accountability of law enforcement officers in custodial deaths.