BALESHWAR MAHTO vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Khelawan Yadav under Section 302 IPC for murder and Section 27 of the Arms Act, sentencing him to life imprisonment. Baleshwar Mahto was convicted under Section 307 IPC for attempted murder and also under Section 27 of the Arms Act, receiving a 7-year sentence. The Court affirmed the findings of the Sessions Court and the High Court, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence provided by eyewitnesses and the gravity of the offenses committed.