C. MUNIAPPAN vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 147 IPC for unlawful assembly and Section 149 IPC for being part of a common intention to commit an offense. The Court emphasized that the presence of a prohibitory order under Sections 30-A and 61 of the Indian Police Act, 1861, was violated by the accused, leading to public disorder. The Court confirmed the High Court's decision, maintaining the sentences imposed on the accused, including the death penalty reference.