HIMANSHU MOHAN RAI vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court addressed the acquittal of Imran Afreen under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Lalit Mohan Rai, initially convicted by the Sessions Court. The Court emphasized that the High Court's decision to acquit was flawed, as it disregarded critical eyewitness testimonies and the sequence of events leading to the murder. The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's ruling, reinstating the conviction and sentencing under Section 302 IPC, thereby affirming the Sessions Court's findings.