Supreme Court of India · 1995-01-17
E.K.CHANDRASENAN vs THE STATE OF KERALA
- Citation / case number
- SC 1990/76466
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- E.K.CHANDRASENAN
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF KERALA
- Author
- HANSARIA B.L.
- Bench
- HANSARIA B.L.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of accused 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10 under Sections 326, 120-B, 107, and 109 of the IPC, following a tragic incident where 70 individuals died after consuming adulterated liquor. The Court clarified that the accused were part of a conspiracy to supply methyl alcohol mixed with arrack, leading to the deaths and injuries. The Court enhanced the sentences, emphasizing the gravity of the offences and the need for accountability in cases involving public health hazards.