Supreme Court of India · 2000-04-24
Karamjit Singh vs State (Delhi Admn.)
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2000 SUPREME COURT 3467
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Karamjit Singh
- Respondent
- State (Delhi Admn.)
- Bench
- K.T. Thomas, D.P. Mohapatra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 120B IPC and various provisions of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1985, including Section 4(1) and Section 6. The Court established that a criminal conspiracy to assassinate a public figure constitutes a serious threat to public order and safety, justifying stringent penalties. The appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment and fines for his role in the assassination attempt on the Prime Minister, affirming the trial court's judgment.