Supreme Court of India · 2014-05-23
MAHAVIR SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/11037
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MAHAVIR SINGH
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA
- Author
- B.S. Chauhan
- Bench
- A.K. SIKRI B.S. CHAUHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302, 120B, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, affirming the life sentence and fines imposed by the lower courts. The Court found sufficient evidence of conspiracy and murder, establishing that the appellant, motivated by personal grievances and illicit relationships, conspired to kill the deceased, Suraj Mal. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the lower courts' findings and the integrity of the investigation and trial process.