RAJ KUMAR @ RAJU vs STATE OF UTTARANCHAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Raj Kumar @ Raju under Section 396 IPC for dacoity with murder, affirming the trial court's findings based on eyewitness testimony and recovery of stolen items. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the conspiracy to commit the crime, supported by the testimonies of multiple witnesses, including the informant who witnessed the crime. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal was rejected, confirming the ten-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and fine imposed by the trial court.