RAVJI ALIAS RAM CHANDRA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the death sentence under Section 302 IPC for the appellant convicted of murdering five individuals, including his wife and three minor sons, and attempting to murder his mother and a neighbor's wife. The Court found that the prosecution had established the appellant's guilt through cogent evidence, despite the absence of direct evidence from the appellant's mother, who was declared hostile. The High Court's affirmation of the death sentence was confirmed, emphasizing the brutal nature of the crimes committed.