MALKIAT SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 325 IPC for the murder of Darbara Singh and causing injuries to Uttam Singh. The Court found that the prosecution established the appellant's intent to kill and the use of a deadly weapon, the Kassi, in the assault. The defense of mutual assault was rejected as the evidence indicated a clear case of premeditated attack by the appellant, leading to the affirmation of the lower court's judgment.