RAMASHRAY YADAV vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 and Section 27 of the Arms Act, affirming the life sentence and three years of rigorous imprisonment imposed by the Patna High Court. The Court found that the prosecution established the case beyond reasonable doubt, as the deceased was shot multiple times by the appellants due to a dispute over 'rangdari tax'. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the credibility of the evidence presented.