MAJOR SINGH & ORS. vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 302/34 and 307/34 IPC, affirming that the accused acted in concert to commit murder and attempted murder, establishing the principle that joint liability arises when multiple individuals engage in a common intention to commit a crime. The Court also confirmed the conviction of Nazar Singh under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 for using a prohibited weapon during the commission of the crime. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the lower court's judgment.