STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs DAMU

The Supreme Court overturned the Bombay High Court's acquittal of three accused in a case involving the abduction and infanticide of multiple children, emphasizing the gravity of the crimes under Section 302 IPC. The Court found that the High Court had erred in extending the benefit of doubt, as the prosecution had established a strong case against the accused based on the testimony of the sole survivor, Sagar. The Court reinstated the death sentences imposed by the Sessions Court, affirming the need for stringent punishment in heinous crimes against children.