BHUPINDER SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Bhupinder Singh and Sher Singh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Gian Kaur by poisoning, confirming the High Court's decision. The Court clarified that under Section 293 of the Criminal Procedure Code, a chemical examiner's report can be used as evidence without formal proof, and it is not necessary for the examiner to state a lethal dose was detected. The Court emphasized that the prosecution must establish the presence of poison, possession by the accused, and opportunity to administer it, which was satisfied in this case.