MAJOR SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence awarded to Major Singh and Baldev Singh under Section 302/201 IPC for the murder of Kashmir Singh, establishing that the prosecution proved the motive and the act of murder beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the recovery of incriminating evidence, affirming that the brutal nature of the crime warranted the death penalty. The appeal against the High Court's decision was dismissed, reinforcing the conviction and sentence.