State Of U.P vs Munesh

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of the respondent-accused for the offenses under Sections 302 and 376 IPC, emphasizing that the High Court erred in disbelieving the testimonies of two independent eyewitnesses, Madanlal and Suresh Chandra, based on minor contradictions. The Court held that such discrepancies do not undermine the credibility of the witnesses, and the delay in lodging the FIR was adequately explained. Consequently, the Supreme Court reinstated the conviction and death sentence imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge.