BHAGEL SINGH vs SWARAN SINGH AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the acquittal of accused no. 1 by the High Court was erroneous, as the trial court's conviction under Section 302 IPC and Section 34 IPC was based on credible eyewitness testimony. The Court emphasized that the aggressor's actions must be evaluated in light of the evidence presented, and the defence's version was not supported by medical evidence. The appeal was allowed, reversing the High Court's decision and reinstating the trial court's conviction and sentence for the accused.