C.K. Dasegowda & Ors vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 324 read with Section 34 IPC for causing injuries during a group attack, reversing the High Court's decision that had set aside the trial court's acquittal. The Court emphasized that the prosecution had established the involvement of the accused in the assault, despite the trial court's finding of reasonable doubt. The judgment reinforced the principle that the benefit of doubt must be cautiously applied, particularly in cases involving multiple assailants and serious injuries.