Ramraj @ Nanhoo @ Bihnun vs State Of Chhattisgarh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Ramraj under Sections 302 and 201 IPC for the murder of Bigani Bai, affirming the Chhattisgarh High Court's decision. The Court noted that despite the absence of direct evidence, the circumstantial evidence, including the accused's conduct in burying the body and misleading the villagers, supported the conviction. The Court also considered the petitioner's 14 years of actual imprisonment and decided to release him, interpreting 'life imprisonment' in light of the time served.