RAM CHARAN & ORS. vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court held that statements recorded under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure do not inherently render the witness's court testimony suspect. The court clarified that if a witness maintains their statement in court, the prior recording does not warrant dismissal of their evidence. However, the court advised that such evidence should be received with caution. The convictions under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC were upheld, with Ram Charan and Dularey sentenced to death and Ram Bux to life imprisonment.