STATE OF U.P. vs LAKHMI

The Supreme Court held that the Allahabad High Court erred in acquitting the respondent accused of murder under Section 302 IPC, as the prosecution had established the case against him through credible evidence, including eyewitness testimony. The Court emphasized that the statement made by the accused during examination under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure holds evidentiary value. The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's acquittal and restored the conviction under Section 302 IPC, sentencing the accused to life imprisonment.