Mahmood & Anr vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Mahmood and Khaliq under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC for murder, and Section 148 IPC for rioting, affirming life sentences for both. The Court found sufficient evidence, including eyewitness accounts, to establish the guilt of the appellants in the premeditated attack that resulted in the death of Ram Singh. The Court dismissed the appeal, reinforcing the principle that eyewitness testimony can be pivotal in murder cases, particularly when corroborated by forensic evidence.