KANHAIYA LAL vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Kanhaiya Lal under Section 302 IPC for murder and Section 201 IPC for causing disappearance of evidence. The Court found that the prosecution established the case beyond reasonable doubt, supported by circumstantial evidence including the recovery of the deceased's belongings from the accused's well. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the conviction was dismissed, affirming the life sentence and additional imprisonment for the offences.