Sambhaji Hindurao Deshmukh & Ors vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC for murder, emphasizing that the prosecution established a clear motive and a direct link between the accused and the crime. The Court noted that the High Court correctly reversed the acquittal by the Sessions Court, as the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and the FIR, was credible and corroborated. The judgment reinforced the principle that a motive, coupled with direct evidence of participation in the crime, is sufficient to uphold a conviction under the IPC.