Paramjit Singh @ Mithu Singh vs State Of Punjab Through Secretary ...

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the High Court's reversal of the acquittal by the Additional Sessions Judge. The Court established that the presence of the accused at the scene, along with the clear motive related to property disputes, constituted sufficient evidence for a conviction. The Court emphasized the importance of eyewitness testimony and the continuity of the prosecution's case from the incident to the lodging of the FIR, leading to the conclusion that the conviction was justified.