OM PAL SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Rishipal, establishing that the prosecution proved the motive stemming from long-standing enmity and prior hostile incidents. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the dying declaration recorded by the Tehsildar, which corroborated the prosecution's case. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the life sentence imposed by the trial court and confirmed by the High Court.