RAMA NAND AND ORS. vs STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that circumstantial evidence must be cogently established and point definitively towards the guilt of the accused. The Court found that the prosecution established a strong motive, last seen circumstances, and false narratives by the accused, which collectively indicated that the victim was murdered by the accused. The absence of the victim's body did not negate the inference of guilt, as the established circumstances were sufficient to conclude that the accused intentionally caused the victim's death.