RAM DEO CHAUHAN @ RAJ NATH vs STATE OF ASSAM

The Supreme Court confirmed the death sentence under Section 302 IPC for the petitioner, who was convicted of murdering four family members, including a child. The Court held that the crime was exceptionally heinous, justifying the maximum penalty despite the petitioner's claim of being a juvenile under Section 2(h) of the Juvenile Justice Act. The Court emphasized that the review of the conviction was not permissible, and the case was referred to a larger bench for consideration of the sentencing issue.