Bhagirath vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Bherulal, affirming the life sentence imposed by the High Court. The Court relied on the testimony of an injured eyewitness (PW-6), whose account was corroborated by medical evidence, establishing the appellant's culpability. The Court clarified that the nature of the offence did not fall under the fourth exception to Section 300 IPC, as the act was not committed in a sudden fight without premeditation, thus confirming the conviction and sentence.