KHIMA VIKAMSHI vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 302 and 149 IPC, as well as Sections 147 and 148 IPC, for the murder of Samant Naran. The Court found that the prosecution had established the presence of the sole eyewitness, PW-4, despite challenges regarding her credibility due to her status as a pardanashin lady. The High Court's reversal of the Sessions Judge's acquittal was affirmed, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence to support the conviction and the appropriateness of the life sentence imposed.