DALBIR SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder and Section 148 IPC for rioting, affirming the life sentence imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Court found that the evidence, including the testimony of the key witness Surja Ram, established the appellant's intent and participation in the crime, which stemmed from a property dispute. The Court emphasized the need for stringent action against such violent crimes related to property disputes, reinforcing the legal principle that murder for property is a grave offense.