STATE OF PUNJAB vs SUCHA SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302/34 IPC, emphasizing that the presence of eyewitnesses and the consistency of their testimonies were crucial in establishing the guilt of the accused. The Court noted that the High Court's acquittal was based on doubts regarding eyewitness presence and contradictions with medical evidence, which were not sufficient to overturn the trial court's findings. The Court reaffirmed the importance of corroborative evidence in murder cases, ultimately reversing the High Court's decision and restoring the life sentences imposed by the trial court.