GOUDAPPA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC, establishing that a common intention to commit murder can be inferred from the circumstances surrounding the crime. The Court found that the appellants, motivated by familial discord, acted in concert to kill the deceased, Channappa. The sentence of life imprisonment was affirmed, emphasizing the gravity of the offense and the need for deterrence.