PHULIA TUDU vs 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, rejecting their claim that the injuries inflicted were not fatal. The Court clarified that culpable homicide encompasses various degrees, with Section 300 IPC defining murder as the gravest form. The appeal against the High Court's decision was dismissed, affirming the life sentences imposed by the trial court.