Venkategowda & Ors vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 143, 148, and 326 IPC read with Section 149 IPC, affirming the High Court's decision which found sufficient evidence from injured and eyewitnesses despite the trial court's acquittal due to perceived contradictions and delays in FIR lodging. The Court emphasized that the presence of injured witnesses and corroborative medical evidence was pivotal in establishing the guilt of the accused. The sentence of five years imprisonment and fines was confirmed, with compensation directed to the injured parties and legal heirs of the deceased.