BHABA NANDA SARMA & ORS. vs THE STATE OF ASSAM

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Shashi Mohan Sarma, affirming the High Court's reversal of the Trial Court's acquittal. The Court found that the High Court correctly assessed the evidence and determined that the reasons for acquittal by the Sessions Judge were flimsy and did not create reasonable doubt regarding the prosecution's case. The Court emphasized the sufficiency of eyewitness testimony and the collective culpability established under Section 34 IPC, leading to the imposition of life imprisonment for the appellants.