BAKHSHISH SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Bakhshish Singh, Satbir Singh, and Rachhpal Singh under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Gurcharan Singh, affirming the life sentences imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Court found that the prosecution established a conspiracy under Section 120-B IPC, as the appellants were directly involved in the attack that resulted in multiple stab wounds leading to the victim's death. The Court dismissed the appeals, confirming the lower court's findings and sentences.