GURWINDER SINGH @ SONU vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the trial court's findings that the prosecution established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. The Court noted that the evidence presented by witnesses Sukhwinder Singh and Sandeep Singh was credible, and the defense's claim that a servant caused the injuries was rejected as unbelievable. The Court emphasized the necessity of proving intent and participation in a joint enterprise under the cited sections.