SHANKAR JAISWARA vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Tarak Jaiswara, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the Calcutta High Court. The Court found that the prosecution established the charge beyond reasonable doubt through the testimony of eyewitness Bhola Jaiswara (PW-1), who witnessed the appellant stab the deceased. The Court emphasized the sufficiency of evidence and the credibility of the eyewitness in confirming the appellant's guilt.