Pappu vs State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Mal Singh, affirming the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision. The Court found that the evidence, including eyewitness accounts, established that the appellant acted with intent to kill during a sudden altercation at a marriage function. The Court rejected the argument of lack of premeditation, emphasizing that the act was committed in a brutal manner, justifying the life sentence and fine imposed by the trial court.