HARBHAJAN SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Rajpal Singh, affirming the trial court's findings despite the acquittal of co-accused. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the appellant's active participation in the murder, evidenced by eyewitness accounts and ballistic findings, which linked the appellant to the crime. The sentence of life imprisonment and a fine was confirmed, underscoring the gravity of the offense and the need for deterrence.