Murugan vs The State Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 364 and 302/34 IPC, affirming the High Court's decision which confirmed the trial court's sentence of 7 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and life imprisonment for murder. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the appellant's involvement in the crime through circumstantial evidence and confessions, thereby reinforcing the principle that participation in a crime can lead to joint liability under Section 34 IPC. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the sentences imposed by the lower courts.