Rattan Lal vs State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Rattan Lal under Sections 302 and 323 IPC, affirming the life sentence for murder and one year for causing hurt, both to run concurrently. The Court emphasized the reliance on the sole testimony of the victim's widow, Kala Bai, despite her husband's brother turning hostile. The Court found that the evidence established a clear motive related to property disputes, and the injuries inflicted on Balaram were grievous and life-threatening, justifying the conviction.