Bhola Mahto vs The State Of Jharkhand

The Supreme Court considered an appeal challenging the High Court of Jharkhand's order which modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, sentencing him to five years rigorous imprisonment. The Court declined to reappraise the evidence, noting the High Court's exercise of discretion in altering the conviction. The judgment underscores judicial restraint in re-evaluating evidence when the appellate court has already exercised its discretion appropriately. The appeal was disposed of without disturbing the High Court's order.