Kewal Singh And Ors. vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under Section 302 IPC for murder, Section 307 IPC for attempted murder, and Section 324 IPC for causing hurt, along with Section 27 of the Arms Act. The Court affirmed the life imprisonment sentences imposed by the Sessions Judge, emphasizing the gravity of the offences and the need for deterrence. The appeals against the High Court's dismissal of their convictions were rejected, reinforcing the legal principle that the burden of proof lies on the accused to establish their innocence in criminal cases.