State Of Punjab vs Jagtar Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's alteration of conviction from Section 302/34 IPC to Section 304 Part-I IPC, establishing that the evidence did not support a charge of murder but rather culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The Court emphasized the necessity of clear evidence for a conviction under Section 302 IPC, noting the reliance on circumstantial evidence and the lack of direct eyewitness testimony. The appellants were sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine, with the outcome affirming the High Court's decision.