BRATHI ALIAS SUKHDEV SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Sucha Singh, despite the acquittal of his co-accused Teja Singh. The Court clarified that the appellate court has the authority to reappraise evidence and can convict based on the common intention established among the accused. The Court found that the High Court's conviction was justified as the appellant's actions contributed to the fatal assault, affirming the life sentence imposed.