SUKHPAL SINGH vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the prosecution established a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, including the theory of last seen and forensic evidence linking the appellant to the crime. The absence of motive was deemed insufficient to overturn the conviction, as the circumstantial evidence was compelling and pointed unerringly to the appellant's guilt.