HEMANT TRIVEDI vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder and Section 201 IPC for causing disappearance of evidence. The Court emphasized that the conviction was based on circumstantial evidence, including the appellant's threats to the deceased and the recovery of incriminating materials. The sentences of life imprisonment and concurrent rigorous imprisonment were affirmed, with the Court finding no merit in the appeal against the Rajasthan High Court's judgment.