In Brief
The appellants were convicted of murder under Section 302/34 IPC based primarily on eyewitness testimony. On appeal, they challenged discrepancies in the eyewitness accounts, the absence of neutral witnesses, and delay in FIR registration. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction, finding that the trial and appellate courts properly addressed discrepancies, the eyewitness evidence was adequately corroborated by recovery of bloodstained clothing, and the FIR delay was sufficiently explained. The Court rejected the contention that the lack of neutral witnesses alone could exonerate the appellants and dismissed all three appeals, directing surrender within six weeks.
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