Pooranmal vs The State Of Rajasthan

The Supreme Court heard the criminal appeal filed by Pooranmal against conviction under Sections 302/34 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code, corresponding to Sections 103(1)/3(5) and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The trial court had sentenced the appellant to life imprisonment and concurrent rigorous imprisonment for seven years for related offences. The appeal challenges the correctness of the conviction and sentencing by the Sessions Court and the subsequent rejection by the High Court. The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal and proceeded to examine the evidence and legal grounds for conviction under the relevant penal provisions.