RAJINDER vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the findings of the Orissa High Court and the Sessions Judge. 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 concluded that the evidence of eyewitnesses sufficiently established the appellant's guilt, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.