HARADHAN DAS vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Haradhan Das under Section 302/149 IPC for the murder of Barindra Nath Mukherjee, affirming the findings of the Trial Court and the High Court. The Court noted that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, corroborated the prosecution's case despite some discrepancies. The Court emphasized that the presence of a long-standing civil dispute did not negate the criminal liability of the accused, leading to the affirmation of life imprisonment and a fine.