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december 2002

Supreme Court of India · 2002-12-18

State Of Uttar Pradesh vs Ram Sewak And Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2003 SUPREME COURT 2141
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
State Of Uttar Pradesh
Respondent
Ram Sewak And Ors
Bench
M.B. Shah, D.M. Dharmadhikari

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC for murder and Section 148 IPC for unlawful assembly, emphasizing that mere penal laws are insufficient to prevent crime without societal change. The Court noted the tragic circumstances surrounding the murder of Ram Sudhar Singh, highlighting the need for moral education and social reform. The High Court's acquittal of the accused was reversed, reinstating the life sentences imposed by the Trial Court.

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