Azeez vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 457 and 380 IPC, affirming the lower courts' findings that the appellant, along with co-accused, committed theft by entering the victim's house with the intent to steal. The Court noted the significant delay in lodging the FIR, which raised doubts about the prosecution's case, but ultimately found sufficient evidence to support the conviction. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the sentences of rigorous imprisonment for one year under Section 457 and two years under Section 380 IPC, to run concurrently.