Avtar Singh vs State Of Punjab [Alongwith Criminal ...

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 149 IPC, Section 364 read with Section 149 IPC, and Section 436 read with Section 149 IPC, affirming the life sentences and fines imposed by the High Court. The Court found that the prosecution established the elements of abduction and murder beyond reasonable doubt, despite the absence of the victim's body. The Court emphasized the importance of circumstantial evidence in cases where direct evidence is lacking, thereby affirming the lower court's judgment.