HARIPRASAD @ KISHAN SAHU vs THE STATE OF CHHATTISGARH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for the murder of Bisahu Singh, affirming the life imprisonment and fine imposed by the trial court. The case involved evidence of the victim being forcibly made to drink liquor and subsequent death, with the High Court confirming the conviction after appellate review. The appellant was acquitted of the charges under the SC/ST Act, but the conviction under IPC was maintained. The judgment emphasizes the importance of direct evidence and the credibility of prosecution witnesses in criminal convictions.