Deepak Kumar vs Ravi Virmani & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals arising from the conviction of Ravi Virmani under Sections 302, 452, 386, and 324 IPC, where he was sentenced to death for the murder of four family members. The High Court modified the death sentence to life imprisonment, which was contested by the State of Haryana and the complainant. The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in modifying the sentence, emphasizing the heinous nature of the crime and the need for deterrence, thus restoring the death penalty under Section 302 IPC.