The Supreme Court of India affirmed the life sentences of Allarakha Habib Memon, Amin @ Lalo Aarifbhai Memon, and Mohmedfaruk @ Palak Safibhai Memon for the murder of Mohammad Sohail. The case, rooted in a dispute over water supply, escalated into a fatal altercation. The conviction, initially handed down by the Additional Sessions Judge, Anand, was upheld by the Gujarat High Court and further sustained by the Supreme Court, rejecting the appeals of the accused.

Background

The case originates from a dispute in New Memon Colony, Anand, over water supply. The conflict led to a heated altercation on May 3, 2011, between the accused Mohmedfaruk @ Palak and the victim, Mohammad Sohail. The altercation resulted in Mohmedfaruk holding a grudge against Sohail.

The Conspiracy and Murder

In response to the altercation, Mohmedfaruk conspired with Amin @ Lalo Aarifbhai Memon and Allarakha Habib Memon to murder Sohail. The accused gathered weapons and, on May 4, 2011, launched a premeditated assault on Sohail, resulting in his death from multiple injuries inflicted by sharp weapons.

Legal Proceedings

The police investigation led to the arrest of the accused, and the trial took place at the Additional Sessions Court in Anand. The court found the accused guilty under Section 302 read with Section 120B of the IPC and sentenced them to life imprisonment.

Appeals and Supreme Court Judgment

The accused appealed to the Gujarat High Court, which upheld the trial court's decision. The appeals were further challenged in the Supreme Court, which dismissed the pleas and affirmed the convictions and sentences, bringing the case to a close after several years of legal proceedings.