GIREESAN NAIR vs THE STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of several accused under Sections 143, 147, 148 of the IPC and Section 3(2)(e) of the Prevention of Damages to Public Property Act, 1984. The court found that the accused had conspired to incite violence during a protest against a government policy, resulting in significant damage to public property. The sentence of four years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine was also affirmed, emphasizing the need for accountability in public demonstrations.