Bantu @ Naresh Giri vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 376 IPC for the murder and sexual assault of a minor girl, Jyoti. The Court found that the evidence presented, including testimonies from family members and neighbors, established the accused's presence with the victim prior to her disappearance and subsequent death. The Court affirmed the death sentence imposed by the High Court, emphasizing the heinous nature of the crime and the need for deterrence.