SHAILENDRA PRATAP vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for murder, Section 307 IPC for attempted murder, and Section 324 IPC for causing hurt, affirming life imprisonment and additional sentences. The Court found that the prosecution established a clear case of premeditated attack due to longstanding enmity, leading to the deaths of two individuals. The acquittal of two other accused was upheld, as the evidence against them was insufficient.