PRAKASH HIRAMAN HINGANE vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Ashok, affirming the High Court's decision that the evidence presented by eyewitnesses was credible and sufficient to establish intent. The Court found that the appellant's actions, involving ten knife blows to an unarmed victim, did not qualify for self-defense or any other exception. Consequently, the Court dismissed the appeal, confirming the High Court's alteration of the conviction from Section 304 Part II IPC to Section 302 IPC.