Babu Sahebagouda Rudragoudar vs The State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Malagounda, affirming the High Court's reversal of their acquittal. The Court found that the evidence presented established the appellants' involvement in a premeditated attack, satisfying the requirements of Section 149 IPC regarding unlawful assembly. The Court dismissed the appeal, confirming the life sentences and fines imposed by the High Court.