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july 1997

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.

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