Raju Manjhi vs The State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 396 IPC for the appellant involved in a robbery that resulted in murder. The Court found that the prosecution had established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt through witness testimonies and confessional statements. The High Court's dismissal of the appeal against the trial court's sentence of life imprisonment and a fine was affirmed, reinforcing the seriousness of the crime and the adequacy of the punishment.