GURDIAL 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 Buta Singh, establishing that the presence of a common intention among the accused to commit the crime was evident. The Court noted that the attack was premeditated, arising from a dispute over a drain, and involved multiple assailants using lethal weapons. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal was rejected, affirming the life sentences imposed by the Trial Court.