Ramashray Yadav & Ors vs State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act, affirming the life sentence and three years R.I. imposed by the lower court. The Court found that the prosecution established the motive of the appellants, who demanded 'rangdari tax' from the deceased, leading to his murder. The testimonies of witnesses, particularly that of PW.12, were deemed credible despite some witnesses turning hostile, confirming the appellants' involvement in the crime.