SURENDRA S. RAUTELA @ SURENDRA S.BENGALI vs STATE OF BIHAR NOW STATE OF JHARKAND

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. The Court set aside his conviction under Section 27(3) of the Arms Act while confirming Mohd. Anis's convictions under Sections 302, 307 read with Section 34 IPC and Section 27(1) of the Arms Act, with sentences running concurrently. The Court emphasized the gravity of the offenses and the necessity of deterrent punishment in cases involving premeditated murder.