Surender @ Babli vs State(Gnct)Of Delhi

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Surender @ Babli under Sections 302 IPC and 25 of the Arms Act, affirming the High Court's finding that the recovery of the murder weapon linked him to the crime. The Court noted that despite the hostile testimonies of witnesses, the circumstantial evidence, particularly the matching of the firearm with the bullet recovered from the victim, was sufficient to establish guilt. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that circumstantial evidence can be compelling in criminal cases.