Supreme Court of India · 1997-03-12
RAJESH KUMARSTATE OF HARYANA vs DHARAMVIR & ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1990/77124
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAJESH KUMARSTATE OF HARYANA
- Respondent
- DHARAMVIR & ORS.
- Author
- B.N. KIRPAL M.K. MUKHERJEE
- Bench
- B.N. KIRPAL M.K. MUKHERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court reinstated the convictions under Sections 148, 302/149, and 307/149 IPC against Dharamvir and others for their involvement in a violent altercation resulting in multiple murders. The Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the convictions, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining law and order and the accountability of individuals involved in rioting and murder. The Court affirmed the sentences imposed by the trial court, including life imprisonment and concurrent sentences for the accused.