STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs BALVEER @ BALLI

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the respondents under Section 302 IPC for murder and Section 376(2)(g) IPC for gang rape, emphasizing that the testimony of the approver, Rajesh, was credible and corroborated by circumstantial evidence. The Court clarified that the requirement of corroboration in cases involving approvers is not absolute and can be satisfied through surrounding circumstances. The appeal by the State of Rajasthan was allowed, and the High Court's acquittal of the respondents was set aside, leading to their conviction being reinstated.