Supreme Court of India · 2004-03-09
Shankar Narayan Bhadolkar vs State Of Maharashtra
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2004 SUPREME COURT 1966
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Shankar Narayan Bhadolkar
- Respondent
- State Of Maharashtra
- Author
- Arijit Pasayat
- Bench
- Arijit Pasayat
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Shankar Narayan Bhadolkar under Sections 302 and 201 IPC, and Section 25(1A) of the Arms Act for the murder of Pandurang Varambale. The Court established that the prosecution successfully proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, as the evidence demonstrated a clear motive and direct involvement in the crime. The life imprisonment sentence was affirmed, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and the need for deterrence against such violent acts.