Sridhar Bhuyan vs State Of Orissa

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the findings of the Orissa High Court and the Trial Court. The Court rejected the appellant's argument that the killing occurred during a sudden quarrel, clarifying that Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC was not applicable as the act was premeditated and involved undue advantage. The Court emphasized that the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the attack justified the conviction under Section 302 IPC, leading to a life sentence.