RAJESH SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Deepak, finding that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and medical testimony, established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. The Court noted that the trial Court's acquittal was based on a misapprehension of the evidence, particularly regarding the presence and credibility of eyewitnesses. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony in corroborating the medical evidence of asphyxia due to throttling, leading to the conclusion that the appellants were guilty of murder.