Supreme Court of India · 2020-10-09
Karulal vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh Home ...
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2020 SC 764
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Karulal
- Respondent
- The State Of Madhya Pradesh Home ...
- Author
- Hrishikesh Roy
- Bench
- Hrishikesh Roy, Surya Kant, N.V. Ramana
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 148 and Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for the murder of Madhavji, affirming the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision. The Court found that the prosecution established the presence of the accused at the scene and the use of lethal weapons, leading to the deceased's death from multiple injuries. The Court emphasized the collective liability of the accused under Section 149 IPC, confirming the trial court's findings and dismissing the appeal.