MUKHTIAR SINGH 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 had overturned the acquittal by the Sessions Judge. The Court found that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and the recovery of the murder weapon, established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized the principle that in cases of murder, the motive and the manner of the attack are critical in determining culpability, leading to the imposition of life imprisonment and fines.