Shanker & Anr vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC, finding that the evidence of Chakrapal Singh (P.W.1) and Smt. Vishuna (P.W.2) was credible and admissible under Section 6 of the Evidence Act as res gestae. The Court rejected the defense's argument regarding the visibility of the assault, noting the proximity of the witnesses to the crime scene. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling.