BHAGWAN SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court examined the culpability of police personnel under Sections 302, 364, and 365 IPC in a custodial death case. The Court held that the absence of the deceased's body, combined with evidence of kidnapping and assault, warranted the inference of the accused's involvement in the death. The High Court's conviction under Section 365 IPC was upheld, emphasizing the necessity for police to adopt scientific methods in investigations as per Sections 160 and 161 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.