GURMUKH SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Gurmukh Singh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Hazoor Singh, affirming the findings of the Punjab & Haryana High Court. The Court noted that the prosecution established the necessary elements of murder, including the fatal head injury inflicted by the appellant, which was sufficient to cause death in the ordinary course of nature. The Court dismissed the appeal, maintaining the life sentence and fine imposed by the trial court.