Supreme Court of India · 2009-11-06
Md.Ankoos & Ors vs Pub.Pros.High Court Of A.P. Hyderabad
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2010 SUPREME COURT 566
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Md.Ankoos & Ors
- Respondent
- Pub.Pros.High Court Of A.P. Hyderabad
- Author
- R.M. Lodha
- Bench
- R. M. Lodha, D.K. Jain
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of nineteen accused under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for their involvement in a mob attack resulting in multiple murders, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court emphasized that the formation of an unlawful assembly with a common intention to commit murder was established, and the evidence supported the prosecution's case. The acquittal of the remaining accused was also confirmed, leading to the dismissal of the appeals by the convicted individuals.