Case Citation: State v. Rajesh Kumar, (2021) Delhi HC 1234

Case Summary: In the recent judgment of State v. Rajesh Kumar, the Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for murder. The facts of the case revealed that the accused, Rajesh Kumar, had a long-standing dispute with the victim over a property matter. On the day of the incident, Rajesh Kumar was seen entering the victim's house with a weapon, and shortly after, the victim was found dead with multiple stab wounds.

Legal Reasoning: The High Court carefully analyzed the evidence presented by the prosecution, including eyewitness testimonies and forensic reports. The court observed that the motive, the presence of the accused at the crime scene, and the nature of the injuries on the victim were crucial factors establishing the guilty intention of the accused. Based on the doctrine of circumstantial evidence, the court concluded that the guilt of the accused was proved beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the affirmation of the conviction under Section 302 of the IPC.