Thimmareddy & Ors vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 397 read with Section 120-B IPC, affirming the High Court's decision which overturned the Sessions Court's acquittal. The Court found that the prosecution had established the conspiracy and execution of dacoity beyond reasonable doubt, as evidenced by the testimonies of multiple witnesses and the recovery of stolen money. The appeal by the convicted accused was dismissed, maintaining their sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment and a compensation order of Rs.50,000 each.