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january 2004

Supreme Court of India · 2004-01-23

Kulwant Singh & Ors vs State Of Punjab

Citation / case number
AIR 2004 SUPREME COURT 2875
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Kulwant Singh & Ors
Respondent
State Of Punjab
Author
S.B. Sinha
Bench
Doraiswamy Raju, S.B. Sinha

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the culpability of the appellants under Sections 148, 302, 323, and 149 of the Indian Penal Code, emphasizing the necessity of establishing a common intention among the accused for the commission of the crime. The Court held that the evidence presented, including the nature of injuries and the circumstances of the incident, substantiated the charges against the appellants, leading to their conviction. The judgment reaffirmed the principles of joint liability in criminal acts, particularly in cases involving multiple assailants.

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