Mukhtiar Singh & Anr vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of the deceased, affirming the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision that overturned the Sessions Court's acquittal. The Court found that the evidence, including eyewitness accounts and the recovery of the murder weapon, established the appellants' culpability beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized that the intent to kill was evident from the coordinated attack by the appellants, thus affirming the life sentence and fine imposed by the High Court.