STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs BHANWAR SINGH .

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Bhanwar Singh under Section 302 IPC for murder and Section 27 of the Arms Act, affirming a life sentence and a fine, while also ordering compensation to the victim's family. The Court found that the High Court erred in acquitting the respondents, as the evidence presented established their involvement in the crime. The judgment reinforced the principle that eyewitness testimony, when credible, can substantiate convictions under serious charges such as murder.