Supreme Court of India · 1979-07-16
DHARAMBIR AND ANR. vs STATE OF U.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1979/62764
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DHARAMBIR AND ANR.
- Respondent
- STATE OF U.P.
- Author
- V.R. KRISHNAIYER
- Bench
- V.R. KRISHNAIYER
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition challenging the conviction under Section 302 IPC, affirming the life sentence imposed by the Allahabad High Court. The Court emphasized the need for reformative justice, particularly for young offenders, and directed the State Government to ensure meaningful employment for the prisoners in open prisons. The judgment highlights the importance of rehabilitating inmates to prevent recidivism and promote their reintegration into society.