Bechara Kora Modi And Ors. vs State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Lakhiram under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Saifur Rahamen, finding sufficient corroborative evidence from eyewitnesses PW-6 and PW-10, as well as medical evidence from PW-15. However, the Court set aside the convictions of the other accused—Bechara Kora Modi, Patiram @ Pokia, Sitaram Modi, and Hariram Modi—due to lack of evidence linking them to the assault, thereby granting them the benefit of doubt. The appeal was partly allowed, converting Lakhiram's conviction to one under Section 302 simplicitor.