State Of Madhya Pradesh vs Kriparam

The Supreme Court held that the acquittal of the accused under Section 302 IPC by the High Court was erroneous as the trial court had properly evaluated the evidence of eyewitnesses PW-1 and PW-3, who were present at the scene of the crime. The Court emphasized that minor contradictions in witness testimonies do not undermine the credibility of the prosecution's case. The Court reversed the High Court's decision and restored the trial court's conviction, thereby upholding the life sentence imposed on the accused.