SALIM SAHAB vs STATE OF M.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Saleem, rejecting the argument that the incident occurred during a sudden quarrel. The Court emphasized that the use of a deadly weapon, such as scissors, in a violent altercation constituted a clear intent to kill, thus satisfying the requirements of Section 302 IPC. The High Court's decision to set aside the trial court's lesser conviction under Section 324 IPC was affirmed, and the appellant's life sentence was maintained.