KUNWARPAL @ SURAJPAL vs STATE OF UTTARKHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302/34 IPC for the murder of Ranjit Singh, affirming the High Court's decision which dismissed their appeal. The Court found that the prosecution established the necessary elements of the crime, including the presence of motive and the use of lethal weapons by the accused. The appeal was abated for appellant No. 4 due to his death during the proceedings, but the convictions of the remaining appellants were confirmed, resulting in life imprisonment and a fine.