STATE OF M.P. THRO C.B.I. vs PALTAN MALLAH

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals arising from the acquittal of nine accused charged under Section 302 IPC and Section 120B IPC for the murder of trade union leader Shankar Guha Niyogi. The Court emphasized the importance of establishing a clear motive and the connection between the accused and the crime, ultimately reversing the High Court's acquittal and reinstating the convictions. The Court held that the evidence presented was sufficient to uphold the convictions under Section 302 IPC, affirming the need for accountability in cases involving targeted violence against labor leaders.