Sampath Kumar vs Inspector Of Police,Krishnagiri

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Senthil Kumar, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court established that the prosecution had successfully proved the conspiracy and involvement of the appellants in the murder, emphasizing the importance of circumstantial evidence and the need for a coherent narrative linking the accused to the crime. The appeal against the life sentence was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that collective culpability under Section 34 IPC applies when multiple individuals act in concert to commit a crime.