SUKHJIT SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 364 IPC for kidnapping with the intent to murder, affirming the trial court's findings that the appellant and the victim were legally married and that he failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for her disappearance. The Court noted that the prosecution established the relationship and the circumstances leading to the victim's disappearance, which placed the burden of proof on the appellant. The sentence of ten years rigorous imprisonment and a fine was also maintained by the Court.