KESAR SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the conviction under Section 302 IPC for the murder of three individuals, initially sentenced to life imprisonment by the trial court. The High Court enhanced the sentence to death, citing cold-blooded execution and lack of provocation. However, the Supreme Court found that the evidence only established the appellant's involvement in the murder of one individual, and the reasons for the death sentence were not substantiated, leading to a partial allowance of the appeal and a reduction in sentence.