PABITAR SINGH vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Pabitar Singh under Section 25 of the Indian Arms Act, 1959, while setting aside his conviction under Section 26. The Court established that conscious possession of a firearm can be inferred from the circumstances of its discovery, particularly when the accused was the sole occupant of the room where the weapon was found. The Court held that the evidence was sufficient to maintain the conviction under Section 25, resulting in the affirmation of the sentence of one year rigorous imprisonment.