Supreme Court of India · 2000-02-07
Ranadhir Basu vs State Of West Bengal
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2000 SUPREME COURT 908
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ranadhir Basu
- Respondent
- State Of West Bengal
- Author
- G. T. Nanavati
- Bench
- G.T. Nanavati, S.N. Phukan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murders of Subhash Chandra Pal and his family, affirming the death sentence imposed by the High Court. The Court found that the appellant had conspired with Krishnanendu Jana, who was convicted under Section 302 read with 109 IPC but acquitted on appeal. The Court emphasized the importance of the evidence presented, particularly the psychological manipulation of the victim, Sudipa, by the appellant, which led to the tragic events.