Supreme Court of India · 2004-04-13
State Of Punjab vs Ajaib Singh And Others
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2004 SUPREME COURT 2466
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- State Of Punjab
- Respondent
- Ajaib Singh And Others
- Author
- B.P. Singh
- Bench
- N. Santosh Hegde, B.P. Singh
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of the respondents under Sections 148, 302, and 302/34 IPC, holding that the prosecution had established the motive and involvement of the respondents in the murders of five family members. The Court emphasized that the motive stemmed from a dispute over a will regarding property, which was a significant factor in the case. The Supreme Court reinstated the death sentence imposed by the trial court, affirming the conviction of the respondents for the heinous crime committed.