RAJU @ DEVENDRA CHOUBEY vs STATE OF CHHATISGARH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Sections 34 and 120B IPC, affirming the life sentences imposed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh. The Court found sufficient evidence, including eyewitness testimony and forensic findings, to establish the involvement of the accused in the murder of Bhavna Tripathi. The judgment emphasized the applicability of Sections 34 and 120B IPC in cases of conspiracy and joint liability in criminal acts.