RAJAGOPAL vs MUTHUPANDI @ THAVAKKALAI .

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the five accused under Section 148 and Section 307 read with Section 149 IPC for attacking Rajagopal, resulting in severe injuries and amputation of both legs. The Court emphasized that the High Court's reversal of the trial court's conviction was unjustified, as the testimony of the injured eyewitness (PW-1) was credible and corroborated by medical evidence. The Court reiterated that the use of lethal weapons indicated the intention to kill, thus affirming the trial court's findings and sentencing.