RAGHBIR SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the petitioner under Section 302 IPC for murder, resulting from police torture that led to the victim's death by asphyxiation. The Court emphasized the need to protect human rights and condemned the use of torture by police, stating that such actions undermine the rule of law and public trust. The Court found no error in the lower courts' appreciation of evidence, confirming the guilt of the petitioner beyond reasonable doubt.