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august 1996

Supreme Court of India · 1996-08-30

DARSHAN SINGH & ORS. vs STATE OF HARYANA

Citation / case number
SC 1989/72545
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
DARSHAN SINGH & ORS.
Respondent
STATE OF HARYANA
Author
MUKHERJEE M.K.
Bench
MUKHERJEE M.K.

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Teja Singh, establishing that the prosecution proved the essential elements of murder, including intent and premeditation. The Court emphasized that the use of firearms and the subsequent assault with weapons demonstrated a clear intention to kill. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision and the life sentences imposed on the appellants.

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