GANESH vs STATE OF KARNATAKA .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of five accused under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for the murder of Kenchappa, rejecting the acquittal of S.Holeyappa. The Court emphasized that the evidence of multiple eyewitnesses supported the prosecution's case, establishing the accused's collective intent to commit murder. The appeals by the State were allowed, and the accused's appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.