Hansraj vs The State Of Chhattisgarh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Hansraj under Section 302 IPC for murder, confirming the life sentence awarded by the lower courts. The case was based solely on circumstantial evidence, with no eyewitness testimony, and the appellant argued that the evidence was not conclusive. The Court noted the procedural history, including the delay in filing the special leave petition and the appellant's detention period. The Court maintained that the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to sustain the conviction, emphasizing the importance of corroborative circumstances in such cases.