GAJOO vs STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Gajoo under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Taradevi, establishing that the presence of eyewitnesses and the nature of injuries corroborated the prosecution's case. The Court emphasized that the accused's motive, stemming from property disputes, and the eyewitness accounts were sufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal against the High Court's judgment was dismissed, affirming the life sentence imposed on Gajoo.