Supreme Court of India · 2002-08-16
Harjit Singh And Ors. vs State Of Punjab
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2002 SUPREME COURT 3040
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Harjit Singh And Ors.
- Respondent
- State Of Punjab
- Bench
- N. Santosh Hegde, D.M. Dharmadhikari
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Harjeet Singh, Varinderjit Singh, and Gursharan Singh under Sections 302, 307, 324, 326, and 323 read with Section 34 IPC for their involvement in the murder of Harjinder Singh and for causing injuries to others during an unlawful assembly. The Court affirmed the trial court's findings based on eyewitness testimonies, emphasizing the common intention and object of the accused in committing the offences. The High Court's acquittal of three other co-accused was set aside, maintaining the life sentences imposed by the trial court.