Jayanta Sil vs State Of Assam

The High Court upheld the conviction of Jayanta Sil under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Kandarpa, reversing the Trial Court's acquittal. The Court found the testimonies of PW.1, the deceased's wife, and other witnesses credible, noting that they had no animus against the appellant. The medical evidence corroborated the prosecution's case, indicating that the deceased suffered fatal injuries to major neck structures. The High Court concluded that the incident occurred outside the deceased's house, affirming the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.