Rajendra Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, reversing the Sessions Judge's acquittal. The Court found that the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, establishing that the appellant fired the fatal shot at Satyapal Singh. The Court also directed the State to consider the appellant's eligibility for remission under the Criminal Procedure Code after serving over 14 years of his sentence.