Abdul Razak & Ors vs The State Of Karnataka R/By Sho,Hutti Ps

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 304 Part II read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the High Court's decision that the appellants were guilty of causing the death of Basavaraj through a premeditated assault. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, particularly from eyewitnesses PW-1 and PW-4, established the motive and the act of violence leading to the death. The sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment along with a fine was also confirmed, reinforcing the principle that collective culpability under Section 34 IPC applies when multiple individuals act in concert to commit a crime.