Niyam v2 is live — start for just ₹100 — 200 credits to try

april 2000

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.

Karamjit Singh vs State (Delhi Admn.) · Niyam