Jugraj Singh vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Bachhitter Singh, affirming the trial court's findings that the eyewitness testimonies were credible and the FIR was lodged without undue delay. The Court emphasized that the prosecution had established the identity of the assailants through reliable witness accounts and forensic evidence linking the recovered firearm to the crime. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that eyewitness testimony, when credible, can be sufficient for conviction under Section 302 IPC.