AQEEL AHMAD vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Aqeel Ahmad under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Favad Khan and Shahood Khan, while altering the death sentence to life imprisonment. The Court confirmed that the prosecution established the case beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the use of firearms and the presence of witnesses during the incident. The appeals by other accused were dismissed, and the State's appeal against the sentence reduction was also addressed, affirming the High Court's decision.