SATISH NARAYAN SAWANT vs STATE OF GOA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the High Court's decision that overturned the trial court's acquittal. The Court found sufficient evidence of the accused forming an unlawful assembly and committing the act of murder, which resulted in the death of Rauji Dulba Sawant. The judgment emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the circumstantial evidence presented, leading to the conclusion that the accused was guilty of the charges against him.