Surjit Singh vs The State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for the offence under Section 302 of the IPC, which was confirmed by the High Court. The case involved allegations that the appellant, the husband, poisoned the deceased by mixing a substance in her drinking water, leading to her death. The Court examined the evidence and found the conviction to be justified, emphasizing the importance of proof beyond reasonable doubt in criminal cases. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the life imprisonment sentence.