Buddu Khan vs State Of Uttarkhand

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the High Court's finding that the act was not committed in a sudden fight as per Exception 4 of Section 300 IPC. The Court emphasized that the evidence of eyewitnesses was credible and established that the appellant acted with intent to kill rather than in the heat of passion. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower courts' rulings on the applicability of Section 302 IPC.