VELTHEPU SRINIVAS vs STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH (NOW STATE OF TELANGANA)

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of the deceased, confirming the life sentence for A-1, A-2, and A-4. However, the conviction of A-3 was modified to Section 304 Part II IPC, resulting in a 10-year imprisonment sentence. The Court emphasized the necessity of establishing the common intention among the accused and the severity of the injuries inflicted, which led to the death of the victim.