SOM RAJ @ SOMA vs STATE OF H.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Som Raj under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his brother Sardari Lal, affirming that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused inflicted fatal injuries with a 'darat' during a quarrel. The Court emphasized the reliability of eyewitness testimonies and the medical evidence linking the injuries to the cause of death. The appeal against the conviction was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that direct evidence from credible witnesses can establish guilt in murder cases.