DHANNA vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Kannaiyalal and Maniram under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Nanji, affirming the High Court's reversal of the acquittal of Dhanna, who was also convicted under the same section. The Court found that the evidence presented by eyewitnesses Gopilal and Narainlal was credible, despite some discrepancies, and emphasized that the trial court had erred in dismissing the evidence against Dhanna. The Court confirmed the life sentences for all convicts, reinforcing the principle that eyewitness testimony can be sufficient for conviction even in the presence of minor inconsistencies.