HAFIZ vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Abdul Rahman, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the prosecution established the motive stemming from a dispute over irrigation water, and the evidence supported the claim that the accused inflicted fatal injuries on the deceased. The defenses raised by the accused were rejected as unsubstantiated, leading to the confirmation of their life sentences.