MUKHTIAR SINGH & ORS. vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Mukhtiar Singh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Pritam Kaur, affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the lower court. The Court found sufficient evidence of conspiracy and active participation by the other appellants under Section 201 IPC, leading to their conviction and two-year sentences. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the circumstantial evidence surrounding the crime, thereby reinforcing the legal standards for establishing culpability in murder cases.