TEJA SINGH vs MUKHTIAR SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Malkiat Singh and Mohinder Singh under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Ajaib Singh, affirming the life sentence imposed by the Special Court. The Court found that the prosecution established the case beyond reasonable doubt, detailing the sequence of events leading to the murder, including the use of a firearm and a tractor to cause death. The appeal for capital punishment by the complainant was dismissed, and the appeal of the deceased's assailants was abated due to the death of one of the convicts.