DAYANIDHI BISOI vs STATE OF ORISSA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Anirudha Sahu, confirming the death penalty imposed by the High Court. The Court found that the prosecution had established the motive, opportunity, and the act of murder beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized that the heinous nature of the crime warranted the maximum sentence, thereby affirming the lower courts' decisions.