Supreme Court of India · 1996-02-28
UMASHANKAR PANDE vs STATE OF M.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1995/10454
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- UMASHANKAR PANDE
- Respondent
- STATE OF M.P.
- Author
- VENKATASWAMI K.
- Bench
- VENKATASWAMI K.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife and two daughters, and under Section 307 IPC for the attempt to murder his two sons and daughter. The Court found that the prosecution established the case beyond reasonable doubt, supported by evidence including an extrajudicial confession and forensic findings. The death sentence was confirmed, emphasizing the heinous nature of the crime and the need for deterrence.