SHABIR AHMED TELI vs STATE OF J&K

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 of the Ranbir Penal Code for the murder of Gani Shah, affirming the trial court's findings. The Court noted that the appellant's motive stemmed from the rejection of his marriage proposal to the deceased's daughter, which constituted a clear intent to kill. The Court dismissed the appeal, confirming the life imprisonment sentence imposed by the trial court.