Sri Sambhu Das @ Bijoy Das & Anr vs State Of Assam

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302/34 IPC for the murder of Fanilal Das, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the Sessions Court and confirmed by the Gauhati High Court. The Court found that the FIR, despite being lodged after the inquest report, did not lose its authenticity as it was corroborated by witness testimonies. The Court rejected the appellants' claims of a reasonable defense and emphasized the sufficiency of evidence presented during the trial.