DASHRATH SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Raja Ram under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Pratap Singh, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found sufficient evidence of Raja Ram's direct involvement in causing the fatal injury. However, it set aside Dashrath's conviction under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, instead convicting him under Section 307 IPC for attempting to murder Pratap Singh, resulting in a five-year sentence. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony in establishing the facts of the case.