Manphool Singh vs The State Of Haryana State Of Haryana

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant Surender Singh under Sections 302 and 149 IPC for the murder of Gopi Chand and Mahabir, affirming the trial court's findings based on eyewitness testimonies and medical evidence. The Court rejected the appellant's claim of acting in self-defense, noting that the evidence did not support the assertion of a legitimate threat. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the life imprisonment sentence imposed by the lower courts.