RABINDRA MAHTO vs STATE OF JHARKHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Sohrai Puran and Ram Mohan Puran, affirming the life sentences imposed on the appellants Balram Mahto, Rabindra Mahto, and Lemboo Mahto, along with fines. The Court found that the prosecution had established the case beyond reasonable doubt through eyewitness testimony, and the involvement of the other appellants under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC was also confirmed. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal was rejected, maintaining the lower court's findings and sentences.