Supreme Court of India · 2000-12-15
Babu Kuttan R.Pillai & Anr vs State Of Maharashtra
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2000 SC 166
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Babu Kuttan R.Pillai & Anr
- Respondent
- State Of Maharashtra
- Author
- D.P. Mohapatra
- Bench
- S.S.M.Quadri, D.P. Mohapatra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987, and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 120-B IPC, for criminal conspiracy and threats to extort money from a construction company. The Court emphasized that the actions of the accused constituted a clear case of organized crime aimed at instilling fear and demanding protection money, which falls within the ambit of TADA. The appeal by the accused was dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment and the sentences imposed.