PREM NARAIN vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304(II) IPC, affirming the trial court's judgment that sentenced the accused to five years of rigorous imprisonment for the murder of Gopal Singh. The Court noted discrepancies in the testimony of the first informant, Ganeshi Bai, who altered her account significantly from the First Information Report, undermining her credibility. The Court emphasized the importance of consistent and reliable witness testimony in establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt.