Phulia Tudu And Anr vs The State Of Bihar (Now Jharkhand)

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Biti Murmu, finding that the evidence presented by PW-8 was credible and sufficient to establish the culpability of the accused. The Court clarified the distinction between culpable homicide and murder, emphasizing that not all culpable homicides qualify as murder under Section 300 IPC. The appeal against the High Court's decision was dismissed, affirming the life sentences imposed by the trial court.