LEHNA vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 302, 458, and 324 IPC for the murder of his mother, brother, and sister-in-law, affirming the death sentence imposed by the Trial Court and confirmed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court. The Court found that the evidence provided by injured eyewitnesses, despite being relatives, was credible and sufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal against conviction and sentence was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that eyewitness testimony can be reliable even when given by family members in cases of violent crime.