BACHAN SINGH ETC. vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhancement of sentences under Section 304 Part I read with Section 149 IPC, affirming life imprisonment for Bachan Singh, Gurnam Singh, and Chanan Singh, and 10 years for Ravail Singh and Vir Singh. The Court ruled that the High Court had the authority to enhance sentences under Section 401 and Section 386 of the CrPC, and that the accused had sufficient opportunity to contest the enhancement during their appeal. The petition for special leave under Article 136 was dismissed, confirming the legality of the High Court's actions.