MAHTAB SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court overturned the acquittal by the IVth Additional Sessions Judge, Farrukhabad, and upheld the High Court's conviction of the accused under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for murder, and Section 4/25 of the Arms Act, 1959. The Court found that the prosecution had established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, rejecting the trial court's reasoning regarding contradictions in witness testimonies. The accused were sentenced to life imprisonment and six months rigorous imprisonment respectively.