Supreme Court of India · 2024-03-21
Raghunatha vs The State Of Karnataka
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 238
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Raghunatha
- Respondent
- The State Of Karnataka
- Author
- B.R. Gavai
- Bench
- B.R. Gavai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 120-B and 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of the deceased, affirming the trial court's findings that the prosecution proved the conspiracy and execution of the murder. The Court clarified that the elements of conspiracy and intent were sufficiently established, leading to the conclusion that the appellants acted in concert to commit the crime. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the life sentence and fine imposed by the trial court.