Jai Narain vs State Of U.P.

The Allahabad High Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Bhagwat Singh, finding that the prosecution's evidence, including testimonies from injured witnesses, was credible. The court rejected the alibi plea of appellant Jai Narain, emphasizing that the burden of proof lies on the accused to substantiate such claims, which he failed to do. The High Court confirmed the trial court's findings, stating there was no reason to interfere with the conviction as there was no miscarriage of justice.