NAZRUL MONDAL & ORS. vs THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of three accused under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for the murder of Babar Ali, confirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the evidence of eyewitnesses, despite challenges regarding their credibility due to familial ties to the deceased, was sufficient to establish the presence of the accused at the scene of the crime. The Court emphasized that the trial court's appreciation of evidence, including corroborative material, was sound and justified the conviction.