Paulmeli & Anr vs State Of Tamil Nadu Tr. Insp. Of Police

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Ramasamy, affirming the High Court's decision which had confirmed the trial court's findings. The Court noted that the prosecution established the common object of the unlawful assembly and the use of deadly weapons, leading to instantaneous death. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the life imprisonment sentence and fine imposed by the lower courts.