Abu Thakir & Ors vs State Rep. By Inspector Of ...

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Murugesan, affirming the High Court's decision while setting aside convictions under Sections 120B, 148, 341, 147, 302 read with Sections 149 and 109 IPC. The Court established that the prosecution successfully proved the murder was committed in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy and unlawful assembly. The Court's holding confirmed the necessity of establishing intent and conspiracy in murder cases, leading to the affirmation of the life sentence for the appellants.