RAJ SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA, ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Raj Singh under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision that converted his initial conviction under Section 304 Part 1 IPC. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and the nature of the attack, warranted the application of Section 302 IPC. The life imprisonment sentence was maintained, reinforcing the principle that intent to kill is crucial for a murder conviction under Section 302 IPC.