Supreme Court of India · 2013-04-16
Gangappa Ningappa Ugarkohod vs State Of Karnataka
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2013 SC 143
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Gangappa Ningappa Ugarkohod
- Respondent
- State Of Karnataka
- Author
- Aftab Alam
- Bench
- R.M. Lodha, Aftab Alam
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for the appellants involved in a murder case, confirming the life sentences imposed by the Karnataka High Court. The Court noted that the appellants had a motive stemming from familial disputes and previous assaults, which culminated in the murder. The appeal of the acquitted accused was also addressed, but the convictions of the remaining appellants were upheld, affirming the High Court's decision.