MANO vs STATE OF TAMILNADU

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Pasupathy, affirming the findings of the Madras High Court. The Court noted that the prosecution established the presence of motive, the commission of the crime in a premeditated manner, and the involvement of all accused in the attack. The sentence of life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 4,000 was maintained, emphasizing the gravity of the offense and the need for deterrence.