TANVIBEN PANKAJKUMAR DIVETIA vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the reliance on circumstantial evidence despite the trial court's acquittal on other charges. The Court clarified the procedural implications of Section 392 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, emphasizing that a difference of opinion among judges does not automatically favor acquittal. The judgment reinforced the principle that the merits of the case must be evaluated thoroughly, leading to the dismissal of the appellant's appeal.