THIMMAREDDY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 397 read with Section 120-B IPC for dacoity, affirming the High Court's decision which found sufficient evidence of conspiracy and armed robbery. The Court noted that the prosecution had established the involvement of the accused in a planned dacoity on a KSRTC bus, resulting in the theft of Rs.4,47,100. The appeal was dismissed, and the sentences of rigorous imprisonment and compensation were maintained.