MALLANNA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of eleven accused under Section 302/149 IPC for the murder of Bhimanagowoda Desai, reversing the High Court's order of acquittal for four other accused. The Court found that the prosecution had established a conspiracy among the accused to murder Desai, supported by eyewitness testimonies. The Court dismissed the appeals of the convicted accused, affirming their life sentences and fines, while also noting the abatement of appeals due to the death of one appellant.