Ravindra Shalik Naik & Anr vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 302 and 324 IPC, affirming the Bombay High Court's decision. The Court found that the evidence of witnesses Vandana (PW-1) and Dewanand (PW-3) was reliable and cogent, despite the appellants' claims of lack of premeditation and the applicability of Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC. The Court clarified that the exception requires proof of a sudden fight without premeditation, which was not established in this case, leading to the dismissal of the appeals.