Baby @ Sebastian & Anr vs Circle Inspector Of Police Adimaly

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Jojo, rejecting their appeal against the High Court's reversal of the trial court's acquittal. The Court emphasized that the High Court correctly applied the principle that an acquittal should not be lightly disturbed, but found sufficient evidence to support the conviction. The appellants were sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000 each, with a default sentence of two years' rigorous imprisonment.