RUMI BORA DUTTA vs STATE OF ASSAM

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Rumi Bora Dutta and Probal Dutta under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Naren Dutta, affirming the findings of the Gauhati High Court. The Court found that the prosecution established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt through their confessions and the recovery of the murder weapon. The judgment emphasized the importance of circumstantial evidence and the credibility of witness testimonies in securing a conviction for murder.