Madhavan vs The State Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of five appellants convicted under Sections 147, 324, 355, 506, and 302 IPC, stemming from a land dispute that led to the death of Periyasamy. The Court emphasized the necessity of establishing the common object of the unlawful assembly and the specific roles of each accused in the assault. Ultimately, the Court upheld the conviction for Section 147 IPC while acquitting some of the appellants of other charges, reinforcing the principle that mere presence in an unlawful assembly does not automatically imply guilt for all actions taken by the group.