PRITAM SINGH ETC. vs STATE OF PUNJAB ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Pritam Singh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Naib Singh, affirming the life sentence imposed by the Special Court. The Court found sufficient evidence of premeditated attack with a gandasa, establishing the intent to kill. However, it overturned the acquittal of Nachhatar Singh and Sukhpal Singh under Section 302/34 IPC, emphasizing the need for a retrial to ensure justice.