SEWA SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the lower courts' findings based on eyewitness testimony and medical evidence. The Court emphasized that the nature of the gunshot wound, which was consistent with being fired from a distance of three to four feet, was not challenged during cross-examination. The Court held that the assessment of eyewitness credibility must consider the medical evidence regarding the wound's characteristics, leading to the conclusion that the appellant was correctly identified as the shooter.