STATE OF PUNJAB vs HAKAM SINGH

The Supreme Court overturned the acquittal of Hakam Singh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Harbans Singh, emphasizing that the High Court erred in its judgment. The Court established that the prosecution had sufficiently proven the case against Hakam Singh, who was armed and participated in the attack, thereby rejecting the High Court's findings. The Court reinstated the conviction and sentence imposed by the Sessions Court, affirming the principles of self-defense and the burden of proof in criminal cases.