1378.txt

The current document is an appeal by the accused, Ram Singh, against his conviction and sentence for the murder of Sheo Sahai under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The evidence presented in court included the accused's confession to Ujagar Singh, his purchase of a sword the day before the murder, and the discovery of the sword stained with human blood at the police station. The accused denied involvement in the murder and alleged that he was falsely accused. The courts below found the accused guilty based on his confession, the evidence of his enmity with the victim, and the purchase and delivery of the sword. The accused's appeal was dismissed by the Supreme Court, which found that the evidence against him was sufficient to establish his guilt.