Parmananda Pegu vs State Of Assam

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Paramananda Pegu under Sections 365 and 302 IPC for the abduction and murder of two minor boys. The Court emphasized that the prosecution established the elements of kidnapping and murder beyond reasonable doubt, noting the confessions and recoveries made by the accused. The death sentence was affirmed, reinforcing the principle that heinous crimes against children warrant the harshest penalties under the law.