Supreme Court of India · 1997-07-08
DALIP SINGH vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB
- Citation / case number
- SC 1985/67053
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DALIP SINGH
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF PUNJAB
- Author
- MUKHERJEE
- Bench
- K. VENKATASWAMI M. K. MUKHERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Dalip Singh under Sections 148 and 302 IPC for his involvement in a riot that led to the murder of Mohinder Singh. The Court found that the prosecution established the necessary elements of murder, including intent and the use of a deadly weapon, as evidenced by the grievous injuries inflicted on the victim. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision and the sentence imposed on the appellant.