JAI PAL vs STATE OF U.T.CHANDIGARH

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 302 IPC and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act for the murder of Chhinda, affirming the High Court's decision that Jai Sham, Durga Das, and Pawan Kumar were guilty as charged. The Court emphasized that the evidence provided by eyewitnesses P.W.8 and P.W.9 was credible despite the trial court's initial rejection. The Court also confirmed the juvenile convictions under the Juvenile Justice Act, directing their detention in a special home for seven years.