Jodhan vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302, 323, 324 read with Sections 149 and 148 IPC, affirming the High Court's decision that dislodged the trial court's acquittal. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established a clear case of unlawful assembly and use of deadly weapons, leading to the death of Siriya alias Shriram. The Court found that the evidence, despite some discrepancies, was sufficient to sustain the conviction and imposed a life sentence along with concurrent sentences for other offences.