MOHAN vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court upheld the death penalty imposed on the appellants under Section 302 IPC for the kidnapping and murder of a 10-year-old boy, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the appellants conspired to demand ransom and ultimately killed the victim, justifying the extreme penalty as the crime fell within the rarest of rare category. The Court emphasized the heinous nature of the crime, involving premeditated murder and kidnapping for ransom, and confirmed the sentences under Sections 120-B, 201, 365, 386, and 302 IPC.