In Brief
The appellant Satish was convicted of murder (Section 302), causing hurt (Section 323), and common intention (Section 34) under the Indian Penal Code for assaulting a man named Rajinder on 3 March 1996, resulting in his death. The trial court sentenced him to life imprisonment and a fine. The High Court dismissed his appeal. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction, finding that the testimony of Joginder Kumar (PW-9), an injured eyewitness, corroborated by medical evidence, established the appellant's presence and participation in the assault. Although another key witness became hostile, the credible evidence from other witnesses sufficiently proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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