NEELAM BAHAL vs STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Rakesh Bahal under Section 307 IPC for attempted murder, sentencing him to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, while Neelam Bahal and Raj Bahal were convicted under Section 307/34 IPC and sentenced to two years each. The Court found the testimonies of witnesses PW.2 and PW.3 credible despite minor discrepancies, affirming that the injury inflicted was dangerous to life. The appeal was dismissed for Rakesh and Neelam Bahal, while Raj Bahal's appeal abated due to his death.