BIBHACHHA vs STATE OF ORISSA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court emphasized that the prosecution's case was based on circumstantial evidence, which included the last seen theory and the recovery of the deceased's gold chain from the accused. The Court found that the evidence presented was cogent and consistent, leading to the conclusion that the appellant was guilty of the crime, thus confirming the life imprisonment sentence.