RAGHUBIR SINGH & ORS. vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 IPC for Raghubir Singh and Joginder Singh, sentencing them to life imprisonment, while acquitting others of Section 302/149 IPC. The Court emphasized the necessity of establishing a common intention for Section 149 IPC applicability. Amarjit Singh, attributed only a 'lalkara', was released on probation due to his background. The appeals under Section 14 of the Terrorists Affected Areas (Special Courts) Act, 1984 were disposed of together, affirming the trial court's findings.