MAHENDRA SINGH vs STATE OF M.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302/34 and 324 of the Indian Penal Code, affirming the High Court's decision which found the appellant guilty of murder and the co-accused guilty of a lesser charge. The Court noted that the testimony of the complainant, Kanto Bai (PW-1), was credible despite the defense's claims regarding the timing of the First Information Report and the presence of food in the deceased's stomach. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish the guilt of the appellant beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.