Haalesh @ Haleshi vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of accused A-4, A-5, A-6, and A-7 under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for the murder of Shivanna, affirming the findings of the Trial Court and the High Court. The Court noted that the accused unlawfully assembled with the common object to kill the deceased and his family, and actively participated in the assault. The appeals filed by the accused were dismissed, maintaining the life sentences imposed by the lower courts.