DAYA NAND vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Daya Nand under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Chhajju Ram, affirming the findings of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Court established that the prosecution successfully proved the elements of murder, including the use of a firearm and the intent to kill, as evidenced by eyewitness accounts and medical reports confirming the cause of death. The appeal was dismissed, and the conviction was maintained, reinforcing the legal principle that eyewitness testimony, when credible, can substantiate a murder charge under Section 302 IPC.