MUKUL MAHTO vs STATE OF JHARKHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 326 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the High Court's reversal of the trial court's acquittal. The Court emphasized that the parameters for appeals against acquittal were not properly considered by the High Court, which had relied on the credibility of eyewitnesses. The Court found that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the dismissal of the appeals.