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august 2002

Supreme Court of India · 2002-08-02

State Of Punjab vs Gurmej Singh

Citation / case number
AIR 2002 SUPREME COURT 2811
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
State Of Punjab
Respondent
Gurmej Singh
Author
Brijesh Kumar
Bench
R.C. Lahoti, Brijesh Kumar

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Gurmej Singh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of three individuals, affirming the trial court's decision to impose the death penalty. However, the Court commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in sentencing, particularly in cases involving familial relationships. The Court also addressed the various sentences imposed for causing grievous and simple hurt under Sections 326 and 324 IPC, respectively, and confirmed the additional sentences for these offenses.

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