JAGTAR SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Jagtar Singh under Section 304 Part II IPC, affirming the High Court's decision which maintained the five-year sentence and fine imposed by the Sessions Court. The Court found that the appellant's actions, which resulted in the death of Surinder Singh, were intentional and constituted culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The Court clarified that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, thereby dismissing the appeal.