Hardeep vs State Of Haryana & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Hardeep under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Rajinder Singh, overturning the High Court's previous conviction under Section 304 Part-I IPC. The Court found that the evidence established a clear motive stemming from a loan dispute and a subsequent quarrel, leading to a premeditated attack with a knife. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the circumstances surrounding the incident, affirming the life sentence imposed by the High Court.