SANTOSH @ SANTUKRAO vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 and Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Janardhan Dalvi and for attempting to murder P.W. 1, respectively. The Court found that the prosecution established the homicidal nature of death and the injuries sustained by the witnesses, rejecting the appellant's claims regarding discrepancies in witness credibility and FIR timing. The appeal against the High Court's affirmation of the trial court's judgment was dismissed, affirming the life sentence and fines imposed.