Surendra Singh Rautela @ Surendra Singh ... vs State Of Bihar (Now State Of Jharkhand)

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Surendra Singh Rautela under Sections 302 and 307 IPC, affirming the death penalty for murder and life imprisonment for attempted murder, while setting aside his conviction under Section 27(3) of the Arms Act. Mohd. Anis's convictions under Sections 302 and 307 IPC were also affirmed, but his sentence was not enhanced to death. The Court emphasized the gravity of the offenses and the need for deterrent punishment, particularly in cases involving premeditated murder and use of firearms.