Supreme Court of India · 2002-10-10
G. Laxmanna And Ors. vs State Of Andhra Pradesh
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2002 SUPREME COURT 3685
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- G. Laxmanna And Ors.
- Respondent
- State Of Andhra Pradesh
- Author
- B.P. Singh
- Bench
- N. Santosh Hegde, B.P. Singh
Judgment text excerpt
The appellants challenged the judgment of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh which had upheld the convictions of 11 out of 17 remaining accused persons for offences under the Indian Penal Code. The case involves a review of convictions and sentences originally handed down by the IVth Additional Sessions Judge, Kurnool. The Supreme Court is tasked with determining the validity of the convictions and the adequacy of the sentencing for the appellants.