B A CHUDASAMA vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Head Constable Ukadbhai Radvabhai, rejecting the trial court's acquittal. The Court found that the evidence clearly established the appellant's intent and premeditation in shooting the victim multiple times. The Court emphasized that the appellant's defense of acting in self-defense was not credible given the circumstances of the case.