SURAJ SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Jagat Singh, rejecting the acquittal by the trial court. The Court found that the High Court correctly identified discrepancies in the trial court's reasoning, particularly regarding the ocular and medical evidence, and emphasized the importance of eyewitness accounts. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to convict the appellant while acquitting his wife, establishing that the presence of multiple eyewitnesses and the nature of the injuries were sufficient to support the conviction.