B.K. CHANNAPPA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 IPC for murder, Section 324 IPC for causing hurt, and Section 326 IPC for causing grievous hurt, affirming the High Court's decision that the accused formed an unlawful assembly with the intent to kill B.G. Basavarajaiah. The Court reiterated that the presence of an unlawful assembly under Section 149 IPC is sufficient to hold all members liable for the actions of the group. The appeals were dismissed, and the sentences of life imprisonment and fines were upheld.