Supreme Court of India · 2021-11-26
SURINDER SINGH vs THE UNION TERRITORY OF CHANDIGARH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/25593
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SURINDER SINGH
- Respondent
- THE UNION TERRITORY OF CHANDIGARH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Surinder Singh under Section 307 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, confirming the High Court's decision. The court found that the appellant, a police constable, had threatened the complainant with a service pistol while inebriated, demonstrating intent to kill. The court emphasized the seriousness of the offense and the need for accountability among law enforcement personnel.