PRAKASH DHAWAL KHAIRNAR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Prakash Dhawal Khairnar Patil under Section 302 IPC for murder, confirming the death sentence imposed by the High Court. The Court found sufficient evidence to establish the premeditated nature of the crime, which involved the murder of multiple family members due to a property dispute. The appeal by the State of Maharashtra against the acquittal of Sandeep @ Babloo Prakash Khairnar Patil under Section 201 IPC was also addressed, with the Court affirming the High Court's decision to maintain the conviction of A-1 while acquitting A-2 of other charges.