State Of Punjab vs Hardan Singh And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Hardam Singh, Jagjit Singh, and Resham Singh under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Hari Singh, affirming the High Court's decision to set aside the trial court's judgment. The Court found that the prosecution had established a clear conspiracy among the accused, with Gurdip Singh's instigation being pivotal, despite his death during the proceedings. The Court emphasized the necessity of proving intent and conspiracy in murder cases, thereby reinforcing the application of Sections 302 and 34 IPC in such contexts.