ALISTAIR vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 451 and 381 read with Section 120-B of the IPC, confirming the Designated Court's finding that they unlawfully trespassed and stole radioactive resources from their employer. The Court noted that while the stolen items were serious in nature, the appellants lacked ulterior motives for financial gain, as their actions stemmed from grievances against management. The sentence was reduced to the period already undergone, as the appellants had served more than 1 year and 9 months in prison.