Supreme Court of India · 2014-12-17
STATE OF PUNJAB vs JAGGA SINGH ETC.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/4649
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF PUNJAB
- Respondent
- JAGGA SINGH ETC.
- Author
- C. NAGAPPAN
- Bench
- C. NAGAPPAN V. GOPALA GOWDA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of two accused under Section 302 IPC for murder and Section 25 of the Arms Act, affirming their life sentences and fines. The Court found that the High Court erred in acquitting five other accused charged under Section 302 IPC read with Section 120-B IPC, emphasizing the need for accountability in murder cases. The judgment reinforced the principle that the prosecution must establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the dismissal of the appeals by the acquitted parties and the affirmation of the lower court's decision.