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.