NATHIYA vs STATE TR.INSP.OF POLICE,VELLORE

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Gurunathan, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the High Court. The Court found sufficient evidence of a conspiracy between the appellants, Nathiya and Suresh, to murder the deceased due to their illicit relationship and the deceased's attempts to confront them. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the motive and the involvement of both accused in the crime, leading to the dismissal of their appeals.