BISHU SARKAR vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Raju Bose, affirming the High Court's decision that found sufficient evidence from eyewitnesses and medical reports indicating a coordinated attack. The Court emphasized that the presence of multiple assailants and the use of a sharp weapon constituted a clear case of murder, rejecting the appellants' claims of innocence. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the life imprisonment sentence imposed by the trial court.