Surinder Singh @ Shingara Singh vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the High Court's decision to deny bail. The Court clarified that the guidelines established in Dharampal Vs. State of Haryana, which allow for bail after five years of imprisonment with at least three years post-conviction, do not apply to the appellant's case as he had not met the requisite time in actual custody. The Court emphasized that the guidelines are not universally applicable and are to be considered at the discretion of the courts.