Mookkiah & Anr vs State Tr.Insp. Of Police, Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Ramaiah, reversing the acquittal by the trial court. The Court found that the High Court had correctly assessed the evidence, establishing that the appellants acted with a common intention to kill the deceased. The Court affirmed the sentence of life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 5,000, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and the need for justice.