CHITTAR LAL vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Lattor Lal, affirming the trial court's reliance on the testimony of Dhan Raj (PW3) despite challenges regarding his credibility. The Court noted that the absence of PW3's name in the FIR does not invalidate his testimony, referencing Shri Bhagwan vs. State of Rajasthan (2001 (6) SCC 296) to support that non-mention does not weaken the prosecution's case. The Court concluded that the evidence presented was sufficient to confirm the conviction and sentence of life imprisonment.