RAJU AMBADAS GANGEKAR vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's reversal of the trial court's acquittal of the appellant under Section 304 Part II IPC, finding sufficient evidence of guilt in the assault leading to the death of Captain Vinod Rawat. The Court emphasized the importance of the deceased's statement recorded shortly after the incident and the corroborative evidence from witnesses, which justified the High Court's decision. The appellant was sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of INR 2,000.