Sherimon vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 324 read with Section 120B IPC, affirming the findings of the Kerala High Court. The Court clarified that the prosecution established a conspiracy to commit the offence and the appellant's involvement in the violent act leading to the death of the victim, although he was not the principal assailant. The sentence of rigorous imprisonment for three years and a fine of Rs. 1,50,000 was confirmed, with the fine directed to be distributed as compensation to the victim's heirs.