LALA RAM vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Prabhu, affirming the Rajasthan High Court's decision. The Court found the testimonies of PWs 3 and 4 credible, with PW 3 witnessing the deceased in a critical state and PW 4 being an eyewitness despite being related to the victims. The Court rejected the appellants' claims regarding the credibility of the evidence and the inapplicability of Section 34 IPC, confirming the life sentences imposed by the High Court.