State Of Rajasthan vs Sanjay & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of respondents Nos. 2 to 4 under Section 302/149 IPC, finding insufficient evidence to establish their participation in the crime, as the ocular evidence was inconsistent and not supported by medical evidence. The Court also affirmed the alteration of respondent No. 1's conviction from Section 302 to Section 304(II) IPC, noting that the injury inflicted was not on a vital part of the body and intent to kill could not be conclusively established. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Rajasthan was dismissed, maintaining the High Court's judgment.