Yomeshbhai Pranshankar Bhatt vs State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the concurrent findings of the Trial Court and High Court. The Court clarified that while the notice issued at the SLP stage limited the scope to Section 304 IPC, the appellant retains the right to contest his acquittal based on the facts of the case. The judgment emphasized the procedural authority of the Supreme Court under Article 145 and the limitations therein, reinforcing the importance of adhering to established legal principles in criminal proceedings.