Kunwarpal @ Surajpal & Ors vs State Of Uttarkhand & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the murder of Ranjit Singh, affirming the High Court's dismissal of their appeal. The Court found that the prosecution established the necessary ingredients of murder, including the presence of multiple injuries on the deceased consistent with the use of lathies and tabbal by the accused. The appeal was abated for appellant No. 4 due to his death during the proceedings, while the convictions of the remaining appellants were confirmed, resulting in life imprisonment and a fine.