Baljinder Singh @ Ladoo vs The State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 148, 302, and 307 of the Indian Penal Code, along with Section 27 of the Arms Act, affirming the life sentences imposed by the trial court. The court dismissed the appeal regarding the juvenility claims of A-1 and A-3, confirming their adult status at the time of the offense. The appeal of A-4 was abated due to his death, while the convictions of A-1, A-2, and A-3 were maintained, establishing the principle that participation in a group attack with lethal weapons constitutes a serious offense under the IPC and Arms Act.