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may 2009

Supreme Court of India · 2009-05-06

Gurunath Donkappa Keri & Ors vs State Of Karanataka

Citation / case number
AIR 2009 SC (SUPP) 1485
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Gurunath Donkappa Keri & Ors
Respondent
State Of Karanataka
Author
S.B. Sinha
Bench
Cyriac Joseph, S.B. Sinha

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 143, 148, 307, 302, 504 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming the life sentences for the accused involved in a premeditated attack resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The Court emphasized the necessity of establishing a common intention among the accused, which was evident from the coordinated actions during the incident. The appeal was dismissed, and the High Court's judgment was affirmed, maintaining the sentences imposed by the trial court.

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