Gurdev Raj vs The State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his mother-in-law, Bhushan Lata, emphasizing that the prosecution established the motive and the act of violence during a quarrel. The Court noted that the testimony of the eye-witness, Rajani Bala, was credible and corroborated by other evidence, leading to the conclusion that the appellant acted with intent to kill. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment and sentence.