Gurdial Singh And Ors vs Union Of India And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Prabhudas Narayan Raut, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the High Court. The Court found that the prosecution established the chain of events leading to the victim's disappearance and subsequent murder, emphasizing the importance of circumstantial evidence in such cases. The Court held that the accused's evasive behavior and false statements were significant indicators of guilt, thereby confirming the lower courts' decisions.