MURARI THAKUR vs STATE OF BIAHR

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302/34 IPC for the murder of Bal Krishna Mishra, affirming the findings of the Patna High Court. The Court found that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts, sufficiently established the guilt of the appellants. The argument regarding the applicability of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 was rejected as it was not raised in earlier proceedings, and the Court found no merit in claims of delay in filing the FIR.