HARENDRA NATH BORAH vs STATE OF ASSAM

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the evidence of three eyewitnesses was credible and established the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's arguments regarding the delay in lodging the FIR and the lack of sanction under Section 197 CrPC were dismissed, as the evidence clearly indicated the appellant's culpability in the assault leading to the deceased's death.