MOHAN LAL & ANR. vs AJIT SINGH AND ANR.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, it is permissible to reject the exculpatory part of an accused's statement if disproved by evidence, and to act upon the incriminating parts. The Court found that the evidence, including the recovery of articles linked to the crime, was sufficient to establish the respondent's guilt under Sections 302, 392, and 397 IPC. The High Court's acquittal was overturned, and the conviction was restored, affirming the death sentence for the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC.