STATE OF HARYANA vs SURENDER .

The Supreme Court overturned the Punjab and Haryana High Court's acquittal of the respondents, who were convicted under Sections 302 and 394 read with Section 397 IPC for murder and robbery. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the sufficiency of evidence presented during the trial, affirming that the trial court's findings were supported by credible identification of the accused. The Court reinstated the original sentences of life imprisonment and 10 years respectively, holding that the High Court erred in its judgment.