SUCHA SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC and Section 201 IPC for the murder of Surjit Singh. The Court found that the prosecution established the presence of the accused at the scene of the crime and their active participation in the assault, which resulted in the deceased's death. The sentences of life imprisonment and fines imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court were affirmed, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and the need for deterrence.