Akhlaq vs State of U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Akhlaq under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Asha, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the prosecution established the case beyond reasonable doubt, with evidence including the recovery of the victim's earrings and the medical opinion indicating strangulation and possible rape. The Court emphasized the importance of circumstantial evidence in securing a conviction in murder cases, leading to the dismissal of the appeal and the affirmation of life imprisonment.