Sohan Singh vs State Of Uttaranchal

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Sohan Singh under Sections 147, 148, 302/149, and 307 IPC, affirming the High Court's reversal of the trial court's acquittal. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony, particularly from injured witnesses, in establishing the guilt of the accused. The Court found that the prosecution had successfully demonstrated the involvement of the accused in the violent crime, leading to the imposition of life imprisonment for Sohan Singh.