Chandra Bonia vs State Of Assam

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the double murder of Somra Munda and Agnash Munda, affirming the concurrent findings of the trial court and High Court. The Court noted that the conviction was primarily based on the extra judicial confession made to PW 7, which was corroborated by the recovery of the murder weapon, and emphasized that such confessions, while generally weak, can be sufficient when made under compelling circumstances. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the life sentences imposed on the appellant for both counts of murder.