Razak Jinnesab Karajagi & Ors vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Allisab Karajagi, affirming the High Court's decision that overturned the trial court's acquittal. The Court found that the prosecution had established the presence of the accused at the crime scene and their active participation in the murder, including the use of an axe and subsequent burning of the victim. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the circumstantial evidence linking the accused to the crime, leading to a life sentence for the appellants.