GAYASI vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC and Section 307 IPC for the murder of Bhagwan Singh, an Amin, who was performing his official duties. The Court emphasized that the gravity of the crime against a public servant, executed for performing his ministerial duties, warranted the death penalty. The appeal against the sentence was dismissed, confirming the High Court's decision to uphold the death sentence.