STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs SANJAY .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of respondents 2 to 4 under Section 302/149 IPC, finding insufficient evidence to establish their participation beyond reasonable doubt, as the ocular evidence was inconsistent and not supported by medical evidence. The Court also affirmed the High Court's reduction 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 the identity of the assailant was unclear. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Rajasthan was dismissed, maintaining the High Court's judgment.