GURSHARAN SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 387 and 392 IPC, and Section 3 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 (TADA). The Court established that the elements of extortion were satisfied, as the appellant threatened the victim with death to secure a payment. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment and sentence.