MAJID vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Majid and Bashir under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Smt. Hamidi, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the testimony of the minor eyewitness, Hasham (PW-6), was credible and corroborated by the statement made shortly after the incident, despite the defense's claims of influence. The Court emphasized the importance of the eyewitness account in establishing the guilt of the accused, leading to the dismissal of their appeals.