RUPCHAND CHINDU KATHEWAR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision confirming the conviction of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC. The Court emphasized the need for corroboration in cases relying on a single eyewitness, noting the testimony of PW.2 Murlidhar Bisen was shaky and lacked credibility due to delays in reporting the incident and unnatural conduct. The Court found that the medical evidence did not sufficiently corroborate the prosecution's case, leading to reasonable doubt about the appellant's guilt.