GURNAM SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Gurnam Singh and Pala Singh under Section 302/34 IPC for the murder of Malkiat Singh, affirming that the prosecution established the necessary elements of murder, including the intent and participation of the appellants in the crime. The Court found that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and medical reports, sufficiently proved the appellants' guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal under Section 14 of the Terrorist Affected Area (Special Courts) Act, 1984 was dismissed, affirming the life sentences imposed by the Special Court.