Surender Kumar vs State Of Himachal Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, based on evidence indicating that the deceased was inflicted with fatal knife injuries leading to death. The Court examined the autopsy report and the absence of any defense evidence or evidence of provocation, affirming the high likelihood of intentional killing. The appeal for a lesser offense was considered but ultimately dismissed, reinforcing the conviction for murder.