RAMESH BABURAO DEVASKAR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court examined the conviction of several accused under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Shivaji Patil and Baburao Patil, emphasizing the necessity of corroborative evidence from eyewitnesses. The Court held that the testimonies of PWs 11 and 12 were credible and consistent, thus upholding the conviction of the accused. The Court also noted the delay in lodging the FIR but found it justified under the circumstances, affirming the lower court's decision.