B. K. Channappa vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 IPC and Section 149 IPC for the murder of B.G. Basavarajaiah, affirming the High Court's decision that the accused formed an unlawful assembly with the intent to kill. The Court reiterated that the presence of an unlawful assembly and the common intention to commit murder are sufficient to establish liability under Section 149 IPC. The appeals by the convicted individuals were dismissed, maintaining their life sentences and fines imposed by the High Court.