RAGHBINDER SINGH vs BANT KAUR .

The Supreme Court upheld the civil suit for damages filed by the widow and children of Lal Singh against Jang Singh and Raghbinder Singh, who were convicted under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for murder. The Court found that the civil proceedings were valid despite the pendency of the criminal appeal, affirming the trial court's decree of Rs.2,00,000 as compensation for loss and mental agony. The Court emphasized that the outcome of the criminal case does not impede the civil claim for damages.