MAHENDRA PRATAP SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court, under the Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970, upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the appellant's acquittal under Section 304 Part-II, Section 307, Section 324 IPC, and Section 25 of the Arms Act. The Court established that the appellant's actions constituted culpable homicide not amounting to murder, as he fired a rifle causing injuries to multiple individuals, including a fatality. The Court sentenced the appellant to rigorous imprisonment for a total of 19 years, affirming the High Court's judgment.