RANADHIR BASU vs STATE OF W.BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 201 IPC, affirming the death sentence imposed by the trial court. The Court found that the evidence presented, particularly the testimony of Sudipa, established the appellant's guilt in the murders of Subhash Chandra Pal and his family. The Court emphasized the importance of the relationship dynamics and the appellant's manipulation of Sudipa, which contributed to the crime, thereby reinforcing the legal principle that abetment can be inferred from the circumstances surrounding the case.