Supreme Court of India · 2022-06-16
MAJOR SINGH vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB
- Citation / case number
- SC 2014/24373
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MAJOR SINGH
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF PUNJAB
- Author
- VIKRAM NATH A.S. BOPANNA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Major Singh for the murder of his uncle, Makhan Singh, under Section 302 of the IPC. The court found that the High Court correctly set aside the Trial Court's acquittal, emphasizing the evidence of a premeditated attack with a wooden object. The court affirmed the life sentence and fine imposed by the High Court, reinforcing the gravity of the offense and the need for justice.