YESHWANT AND ORS. vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 and Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Sukal and the attempted murder of Zingu, respectively. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the admissibility of the First Information Report as evidence, despite minor discrepancies. The appeal by the State of Maharashtra was allowed, reversing the acquittal by the Sessions Judge and confirming the life sentences and rigorous imprisonment imposed on the appellants.