S.K. NAIR vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of S.K. Nair under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Naik B. Chowdhury and Section 324 IPC for causing injuries to Havildar P.P.S. Kashyap and driver Joga Singh. The Court found that the prosecution established the accused's intent and actions, as he inflicted 19 khukri blows on the deceased, resulting in instantaneous death. The appeal against the Punjab and Haryana High Court's affirmation of the conviction and sentence of life imprisonment and a fine was dismissed.