RAVINDRA SHALIK NAIK 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 clear and reliable, despite the appellants' claims of a lack of premeditation and the incident being a sudden quarrel. The Court clarified that the Fourth Exception to Section 300 IPC was not applicable as the appellants acted with intent to kill, thus rejecting their appeal against the conviction.