Rajendra Prabhu Chikane & Another Etc vs State Of Maharashtra Etc

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of accused Sharad Chikane under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the Bombay High Court's decision which reversed the acquittal of accused Rajendra and Shashikant Chikane under Section 302/34 IPC. The Court emphasized that the presence of eyewitnesses and the established motive stemming from a boundary dispute were critical in affirming the guilt of all accused. The judgment reinforced the principle that circumstantial evidence, when corroborated by eyewitness testimony, can suffice for a conviction under murder charges.