HARI SHANKERS vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Shiv Shanker, affirming the findings of the Additional Sessions Judge and the Allahabad High Court. The Court established that the prosecution successfully proved the motive and the involvement of the accused in a premeditated attack, despite the appellant's claims of insufficient evidence. The appeal was dismissed, and the life sentence was confirmed.