RAMESH KRISHNA MADHUSUDAN NAYAR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the trial court's reliance on the testimony of a single eyewitness, Sanjay Diwate (PW-5), despite the defense's argument that the incident occurred during a sudden quarrel, invoking Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC. The Court clarified that a conviction can be based on the testimony of a solitary witness if found credible and cogent. The appeal against the Bombay High Court's dismissal of the appellant's appeal was rejected, confirming the life sentence imposed by the trial court.